Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aaronii
ID:
1056646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eig) Zohary

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
N.Feinbrun-Dotham, Fl. Palaestina2: 74 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055984



Common Names

  • Aaron's Milk Vetch
  • Aaron's Astragalus
  • Aaron's Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus aaronii (also called Aaron's milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus aaronii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus aaronii has small, yellow flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two small, oval shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus aaronii

Astragalus aaronii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Species in the Astragalus genus

Astragalus rumelicus, Astragalus nevadensis, Astragalus tymphresteus, Astragalus alpinus, Astragalus penduliflorus, Astragalus anni-novi, Astragalus austroargentinus, Astragalus beatleyae, Astragalus iselyi, Astragalus moranii, Astragalus neoburkartianus, Astragalus neuquenensis, Astragalus oxyphysopsis, Astragalus phoenix, Astragalus sanctorum, Astragalus schinetorum, Astragalus amnis-amissi, Astragalus ampullarius, Astragalus andersonii, Astragalus anemophilus, Astragalus anisus, Astragalus applegatii, Astragalus aquilonius, Astragalus arequipensis, Astragalus argentinus, Astragalus argophyllus, Astragalus aridus, Astragalus arizonicus, Astragalus arrectus, Astragalus arthurii, Astragalus asclepiadoides, Astragalus asplundii, Astragalus asymmetricus, Astragalus atratus, Astragalus austiniae, Astragalus beathii, Astragalus beckwithii, Astragalus bellus, Astragalus bernardinus, Astragalus berteri, Astragalus bicristatus, Astragalus bisulcatus, Astragalus bodinii, Astragalus bolanderi, Astragalus bourgovii, Astragalus brackenridgei, Astragalus brandegei, Astragalus brauntonii, Astragalus brazoensis, Astragalus breweri,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
Michael Zohary (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zohary' in the authors string.