Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
1054973

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 143 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054311



Common Names

  • Macrocarpus Milkvetch
  • Macrocarpus Astragalus
  • Macrocarpus Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus macrocarpus (also called Large-Fruited Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and is characterized by its long, narrow, hairy leaves and large fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus macrocarpus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus macrocarpus sub. lefkarensis Meikle & Kirchhoff
Astragalus macrocarpus sub. macrocarpus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus macrocarpus are small, yellow-green, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus macrocarpus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Astragalus macrocarpus

Astragalus macrocarpus can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

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