Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Rev. N.-Amer. Astragalus: 108 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170021
Common Names
- Nutans Milkvetch
- Nutans Astragalus
- Nutans Locoweed
Synonyms
- Astragalus deserticolus Jeps. [deprecated]
- Astragalus chuckwallae Abrams [valid]
- Phaca nutans (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [valid]
- Astragalus deserticola Jeps. [valid]
Description
Astragalus nutans (also called Nodding Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus nutans has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of natural dyes, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus nutans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus nutans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Astragalus nutans
Astragalus nutans can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, meadows, and roadsides.
Astragalus nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus nutans?
Astragalus nutans
What is the common name of Astragalus nutans?
Nodding Milkvetch
What is the habitat of Astragalus nutans?
Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert
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