Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch. & N.A.Ivanova
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhiksk. Bazy2: 148 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055690
Common Names
- Dissected Milkvetch
- Dissected Astragalus
- Dissected Vetch
Description
Astragalus dissectus (also called Divided Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus dissectus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus dissectus is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Astragalus dissectus
Astragalus dissectus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.
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