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Astragalus alopecurus
Scientific Name: Astragalus alopecurus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus alopecurus: A Detailed Look
Astragalus alopecurus, also known as Central Alps milkvetch, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family. Several common names are associated with this plant, including "l'Astragale queue de renard," "Queue de renard des Alpes," "Astragale centralpin," and "Astragale vulpin" in French, and "Fuchsschwanz-Tragant" and "Zentralalpen-Tragant" in German.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus alopecurus Pallas
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family) / Leguminosae
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus centralpinus Braun-Blanq.
- Astragalus alopecuroides var. hookeri
- Astragalus alopecuroides Trautv.
- Astragalus alopecurus var. pallasiana Trautv.
- Astragalus maximus Willdenow
- Astragalus dzhawakheticus Bordz.
- Tragacantha alopecurus
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in Europe, specifically in the Alps and surrounding regions.
- Specific locations include the Queyras region of France, the Valle D'Aosta in Italy, and a single site in Bulgaria where it is considered a glacial relict.
- It has also been recorded at an altitude of approximately 1700m near Abris-in-Queyras.
- An official record exists for a 0.36 km area in Cogne, Italy, designated as a habitat for Astragalus alopecurus.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant reaches a height of 50-90 cm.
- The stem can be up to 10 mm thick.
Conservation Status
- Astragalus alopecurus is listed as Critically Endangered (CR) in some regions.
- It is a protected species listed in Annex 3 of the Bern Convention.
Naming History
- Astragalus alopecurus was first described by Peter Simon von Pallas in 1803.