Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
subvestitus
ID:
170810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeps.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist37: 514 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170139



Common Names

  • Vestitus Milkvetch
  • Subvestitus Milkvetch
  • Subvestitus Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus leucolobus subvestitus Jeps. [valid]

Description

Astragalus subvestitus (also called Subvestite 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 subvestitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus subvestitus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed pods are long and narrow, containing several small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus subvestitus 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 subvestitus

Astragalus subvestitus is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Astragalus subvestitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus subvestitus?

Astragalus subvestitus

What is the common name of Astragalus subvestitus?

Slender Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus subvestitus?

Astragalus subvestitus is found in dry, open areas, such as prairies and roadsides

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

Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.