Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.10: 46 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189940
Common Names
- Glochid Milkvetch
- Glochid-pod Milkvetch
- Glochid-podded Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Astragalus stevenianus glochideus (Boriss.) Sytin [unknown]
Description
Astragalus glochideus (also called 'Hooked 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 glochideus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Astragalus glochideus is yellowish-white, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus glochideus 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 glochideus
Astragalus glochideus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It grows in dry, rocky soils in the foothills and mountains of those states.
Astragalus glochideus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus glochideus?
Astragalus glochideus
What is the common name of Astragalus glochideus?
Glochid Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus glochideus?
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