Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vegetus
ID:
190606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 102 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189935



Common Names

  • Vegetus Milkvetch
  • Vegetus Astragalus
  • Vegetus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus brevidentatiformis Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Tragacantha vegeta (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus vegetus (also called 'Vegetable Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus vegetus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus vegetus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus vegetus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus vegetus

Astragalus vegetus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of that region.

Astragalus vegetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus vegetus?

Astragalus vegetus

What is the common name of Astragalus vegetus?

Vegetable Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus vegetus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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