Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elongatus
ID:
1054913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1314 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054251



Common Names

  • Astragalus elongatus
  • Elongatus Astragalus
  • Elongatus Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus elongatus (also called Elongate Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus elongatus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also used as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, and is believed to have anti-cancer properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus elongatus sub. elongatus
Astragalus elongatus sub. nucleifer (Boiss.) D.F.Chamb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus elongatus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus elongatus

Astragalus elongatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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