Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 5: 312 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170149
Common Names
- Thurber's Milkvetch
- Thurber Milkvetch
- Thurber's Astragalus
Synonyms
- Phaca thurberi Kearney [valid]
- Tragacantha thurberi Kuntze [valid]
Description
Astragalus thurberi (also called Thurber's 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 thurberi 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 thurberi has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus thurberi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Astragalus thurberi
Astragalus thurberi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.
Astragalus thurberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus thurberi?
Astragalus thurberi
What type of plant is Astragalus thurberi?
Astragalus thurberi is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.
Where is Astragalus thurberi found?
Astragalus thurberi is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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