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Astragalus annularis
Scientific Name: Astragalus annularis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus annularis
Astragalus annularis is a species of flowering plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Common Names:
- Hurbuth (Arabic)
- Halaq ( حلق )
- Khanasir al arous
- קדד הטבעות (Hebrew)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the presence of pods, which could present a choking hazard if ingested by pets, especially smaller animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Kingdom: Plant
- Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Genus: Astragalus L.
- Species: Astragalus annularis Forssk.
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus annularis Kuntze
- Tragacantha annularis Kuntze
- Astragalus maculatus Lam.
- Astragalus subulatus Desf.
- Subspecies/Variety: Astragalus annularis Forsk. var. brevipedunculatus Herder.
Distribution and Habitat:
- The plant is found in regions including Egypt, Kuwait (Umm A-Haiman), and Qatar (near Dukhan Road).
- It prefers sandy soil.
Morphological Characteristics:
- It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall.
- The stems are diffuse.
- Leaves are alternate and imparipinnate, with 3-4 pairs of leaflets.
- It has 5 petals.
- Curved pods with red dots/mottled pods.
Genetic Information:
- The chromosome number is 2n = 24.
Ecological Role:
- It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.
Other Information:
- Flowering occurs in April-May.
- The plant can be grown in the garden year-round but may need light protection during the winter.
Resources and Further Information:
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
- International Plant Names Index
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
- New York Botanical Garden Virtual Herbarium
- B and T World Seeds' database
- ARKive