Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
consimilis
ID:
1056293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins, n.f., 23: 26 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055631



Common Names

  • Consimilis Milkvetch
  • Consimilis Vetch
  • Consimilis' Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus consimilis (also called Similar Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus consimilis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus consimilis is yellow in color, small and pea-like. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus consimilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Astragalus consimilis

Astragalus consimilis is native to western North America, from California to British Columbia.

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