Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
imitans
ID:
190373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München11: 266 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189702

Common Names

  • Imitating Milkvetch
  • Imitating Locoweed
  • Imitating Astragalus

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Description

Astragalus imitans (also called Imitating Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Ziarat District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellow-green flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus imitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus imitans are yellow and pea-like, with a calyx of five sepals and a corolla of five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus imitans is a perennial 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°F. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Astragalus imitans

Astragalus imitans is found in Iran.

Astragalus imitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus imitans?

Astragalus imitans

What is the common name of Astragalus imitans?

Imitating Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus imitans?

Astragalus imitans is found in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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