Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mollissimus
ID:
170670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York2: 178 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169999



Common Names

  • Soft Milkvetch
  • Soft Astragalus
  • Soft Ground Plum


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha mollissima (Torr.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus mollissimus (also called Soft Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, hairy, and lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus mollissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus mollissimus var. irolanus (M.E.Jones) Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. coryi Tidestr.
Astragalus mollissimus var. earlei (Greene ex Rydb.) Tidestr.
Astragalus mollissimus var. bigelovii (A.Gray) Barneby ex B.L.Turner
Astragalus mollissimus var. marcidus (Rydb.) B.L.Turner
Astragalus mollissimus var. mogollonicus (Greene) Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. matthewsii (S.Watson) Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsoniae (S.Watson) Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. marcidus (Greene ex Rydb.) Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. nitens Barneby
Astragalus mollissimus var. mollissimus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus mollissimus is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus mollissimus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Astragalus mollissimus

Astragalus mollissimus can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.

Astragalus mollissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus mollissimus?

Astragalus mollissimus

What type of plant is Astragalus mollissimus?

Astragalus mollissimus is a flowering plant.

Where is Astragalus mollissimus found?

Astragalus mollissimus is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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