Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
terminalis
ID:
170818

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts17: 370 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170147

Common Names

  • Terminal Milkvetch
  • Tall Milkvetch
  • Tall Astragalus

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Synonyms

  • Cnemidophacos reventoides (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus reventoides M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Astragalus terminalis reventoides (M.E.Jones) M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Tium terminale (S.Watson) Rydb. [valid]

Description

Astragalus terminalis (also called Terminal Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus terminalis is used as a food source, forage, and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus terminalis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus terminalis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Astragalus terminalis

Astragalus terminalis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.

Astragalus terminalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus terminalis?

Astragalus terminalis

What type of plant is Astragalus terminalis?

Astragalus terminalis is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.

Where is Astragalus terminalis found?

Astragalus terminalis is found in the western 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