Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
speirocarpus
ID:
170803

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts6: 225 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170132



Common Names

  • Spear-fruited Milkvetch
  • Spear-fruited Astragalus
  • Spear-fruited Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha speirocarpa (A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Homalobus speirocarpus (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]
  • Phaca speirocarpa (A.Gray) Piper [valid]

Description

Astragalus speirocarpus (also called Hooked Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus speirocarpus is used as a food source, forage, and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus speirocarpus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus speirocarpus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to maintain a compact size.

Where to Find Astragalus speirocarpus

Astragalus speirocarpus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Astragalus speirocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus speirocarpus?

Astragalus speirocarpus

What is the common name of Astragalus speirocarpus?

Speirocarpus Milkvetch

What is the family of Astragalus speirocarpus?

Fabaceae

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