Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
186673

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas.2: 178 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186002

Common Names

  • Hedysarum caucasicum
  • Caucasian Vetch
  • Caucasian Hedysarum

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum obscurum caucasicum (M.Bieb.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum kemulariae Sachokia & Chinth. [unknown]

Description

Hedysarum caucasicum (also called Caucasian Hedysarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum caucasicum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum caucasicum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hedysarum caucasicum

Hedysarum caucasicum can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Hedysarum caucasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum caucasicum?

Hedysarum caucasicum

What type of plant is Hedysarum caucasicum?

It is a shrub

Where is Hedysarum caucasicum native to?

It is native to the Caucasus region

Species in the Hedysarum genus

Hedysarum boreale, Hedysarum occidentale, Hedysarum sulphurescens, Hedysarum neglectum, Hedysarum sachalinense, Hedysarum denticulatum, Hedysarum caucasicum, Hedysarum polybotrys, Hedysarum branthii, Hedysarum astragaloides, Hedysarum atropatanum, Hedysarum bellevii, Hedysarum brahuicum, Hedysarum bucharicum, Hedysarum callithrix, Hedysarum criniferum, Hedysarum damghanicum, Hedysarum elymaiticum, Hedysarum falconeri, Hedysarum halophilum, Hedysarum hyrcanum, Hedysarum ibericum, Hedysarum kopetdaghi, Hedysarum kotschyi, Hedysarum lehmannianum, Hedysarum maitlandianum, Hedysarum mahrense, Hedysarum micropterum, Hedysarum minjanense, Hedysarum papillosum, Hedysarum plumosum, Hedysarum praticolum, Hedysarum renzii, Hedysarum sauzakense, Hedysarum sericatum, Hedysarum singarense, Hedysarum volkii, Hedysarum wakhanicum, Hedysarum cappadocicum, Hedysarum boveanum, Hedysarum argyrophyllum, Hedysarum algidum, Hedysarum brachypterum, Hedysarum campylocarpon, Hedysarum citrinum, Hedysarum dahuricum, Hedysarum dentatoalatum, Hedysarum ferganense, Hedysarum poncinsii, Hedysarum fistulosum,

Species in the Fabaceae family