Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
muschketowi
ID:
1056280

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier7: 825 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055618



Common Names

  • Muschketowi Milkvetch
  • Muschketowi Vetch
  • Muschketowi's Milkvetch


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Uses & Benefits

Astragalus muschketowi is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus muschketowi is yellow in color, small and pea-like. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus muschketowi is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus muschketowi

Astragalus muschketowi is native to western North America, from California to British Columbia.

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