Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
zachlensis
ID:
1055052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 88 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054390



Common Names

  • Astragalus zachlensis
  • Zach's Milkvetch
  • Zach's Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus zachlensis (also called Zach's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and usually grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus zachlensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its roots are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus zachlensis is a small, yellow-greenish pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus zachlensis

Astragalus zachlensis can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, from California to Texas and Oklahoma.

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