Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
scaberrimus
ID:
199245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor.: 17 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198574



Common Names

  • Scaberrimus Milkvetch
  • Scaberrimus Astragalus
  • Scaberrimus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus giraldianus Ulbr. [valid]
  • Astragalus harmsii Ulbr. [valid]
  • Tragacantha scaberrima (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus scaberrimus (also called Rough Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, white flowers and rough, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus scaberrimus is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a tonic for strengthening the body and improving overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, borne in dense racemes. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, the first pair of leaves are simple and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus scaberrimus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Astragalus scaberrimus

Astragalus scaberrimus is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and mountain meadows.

Astragalus scaberrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus scaberrimus?

Astragalus scaberrimus

What is the family of Astragalus scaberrimus?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Astragalus scaberrimus?

China

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