CultureAugust 10, 2026

milkvetch

MILK-vetch

Definition

A type of plant belonging to the genus Astragalus, often found in specific local habitats.

Etymology

The name combines the English word 'milk' and 'vetch,' the latter derived from the Latin 'vicia,' which refers to a type of climbing plant or legume.

In the news

The article mentions the Bicaz milkvetch as an endemic species that exists only in a very small area in Romania, highlighting its extreme rarity.

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