Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
anserinus
ID:
180153

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Atwood & al.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179482

Common Names

  • Milk Vetch
  • Goat's-Thorn
  • Tall Milk Vetch

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Description

Astragalus anserinus (also called Anserinus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is found in temperate grasslands, temperate shrublands, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus anserinus is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus anserinus are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus anserinus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer. The plant can be divided in spring.

Where to Find Astragalus anserinus

Astragalus anserinus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Astragalus anserinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus anserinus?

Astragalus anserinus

What is the common name of Astragalus anserinus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus anserinus?

Tropical rainforests

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

Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272888-2: Based on the initial data import