Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
longirostratus
ID:
190625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
ildis

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot.14: 21 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189954



Common Names

  • Long-beaked Milkvetch
  • Long-beaked Vetch
  • Long-rostrum Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis alavae Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus perpexus Maassoumi [valid]
  • Astragalus khorramabadensis Bornm. [valid]

Description

Astragalus longirostratus (also called Long-Beaked Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem with small, white flowers and a long, narrow seed pod. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus longirostratus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus longirostratus is yellowish-white, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus longirostratus is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus longirostratus

Astragalus longirostratus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It can be found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in sagebrush or juniper communities.

Astragalus longirostratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus longirostratus?

Astragalus longirostratus

What is the common name of Astragalus longirostratus?

Long-beaked Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus longirostratus?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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