Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 2: 24 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054329
Common Names
- Noaeanus Milkvetch
- Noaeanus Astragalus
- Noaeanus Milkvetch
Description
Astragalus noaeanus (also called Noaea's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 0.3 meters. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus noaeanus is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Astragalus noaeanus 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.
Where to Find Astragalus noaeanus
Astragalus noaeanus 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