Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ervoides
ID:
170568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 417 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169897



Common Names

  • Ervoid Milkvetch
  • Ervoids Milkvetch
  • Ervoids Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus tepicus E.Sheld. [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha ervoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus hookerianus D.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus apertus E.Sheld. [valid]
  • Hamosa hookeriana Rydb. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus ervoides ervoides [unknown]
  • Astragalus ervoides maysillesii Barneby [unknown]

Description

Astragalus ervoides (also called Ervum Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, North America, and Europe. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ervoides is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus ervoides has yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ervoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus ervoides

Astragalus ervoides can be found in the Great Basin Desert of Nevada and Utah.

Astragalus ervoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus ervoides?

Astragalus ervoides

What is the common name of Astragalus ervoides?

Ervum milkvetch

Where is Astragalus ervoides found?

It is found in the western United States

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.