Claim: Astragalus applegatei is a rare species of mikvetch which is a large genus of over 3,000 species of herbs and small shrubs.
Evidence: Astragalus applegatei is a rare species of milkvetch known by the common name Applegate's milkvetch. Astragalus is a large genus of over 3,000 species of herbs and small shrubs, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae and the subfamily Faboideae.