Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dolona
ID:
1062424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czerep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR 221 (1981):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061762



Common Names

  • Astragalus dolona
  • Dolona's Astragalus
  • Dolona Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus dolona (also called Dolona Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a deep taproot and grows to a height of up to 2 feet, with small, white flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus dolona is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus dolona is a white to pale pink, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Where to Find Astragalus dolona

Astragalus dolona is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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