Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
norvegicus
ID:
192514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grauer

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191843



Common Names

  • Norwegian Milkvetch
  • Norwegian Astragalus
  • Norway Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus alpinus arcticus Glehn [unknown]
  • Astragalus subpolaris Boriss. & Schischk [deprecated]
  • Astragalus oroboides Hornem. [unknown]

Description

Astragalus norvegicus (also called 'Norwegian Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are alternate, entire, and glabrous. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus norvegicus is used as a medicinal herb and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astragalus norvegicus has yellow-orange flowers that are clustered in small, dense spikes. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus norvegicus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Astragalus norvegicus

Astragalus norvegicus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Astragalus norvegicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus norvegicus?

Astragalus norvegicus

What is the common name of Astragalus norvegicus?

Norwegian Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus norvegicus?

Dry, sunny places

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

References

Sebastian Grauer (1758-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478889-1: Based on the initial data import