Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nemorosus
ID:
1056269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France40: 263 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055607

Common Names

  • Astragalus nemorosus
  • Woodland Astragalus
  • Woodland Milkvetch

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Description

Astragalus nemorosus (also called Woodland Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3-1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. Its leaves are alternate, with 3-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are brown pods.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus nemorosus 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 nemorosus is a small, white, pea-like flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus nemorosus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus nemorosus

Astragalus nemorosus can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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