Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gypsodes
ID:
170595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist55: 499 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169924



Common Names

  • Gypsum Milkvetch
  • Gypsum Locoweed
  • Gypsodes Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus gypsodes (also called Gypsum Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus gypsodes is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus gypsodes is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus gypsodes is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually occurs within two weeks.

Where to Find Astragalus gypsodes

Astragalus gypsodes can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Astragalus gypsodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus gypsodes?

Astragalus gypsodes

What is the common name of Astragalus gypsodes?

Gypsum milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus gypsodes?

It is found in dry, rocky areas 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