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Astragalus asper

Scientific Name: Astragalus asper

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus asper: Rough Milkvetch

Astragalus asper, commonly known as rough milkvetch, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the milkvetch genus (Astragalus).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus asper Jacq.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Genus: Astragalus
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus chloranthus Pall.
    • Astragalus asper var. leucotrichus Savul. & Rayss
    • Phaca aspera (Jacq.) Medik.

Distribution and Habitat

Astragalus asper is found in Eurasia, particularly in sandy and steppe areas. It has been observed in locations such as Burgenland in Austria, areas within Ukraine and regions around Vienna, Austria. Its distribution extends across continental and Pontic regions, with a Pannonian element.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant has an erect, non-twining stem.
  • Leaves are imparipinnate, composed of 10-15 pairs of linear leaflets.
  • Flowers are elongated and arranged in dense racemes.
  • The plant typically grows to a height of 20-80 cm, with a straight, coarse stem and upright branchlets.

Quirky Facts

  • The German name for Astragalus asper is Rau-Tragant.

Further Information

More information about Astragalus asper can be found at:

  • Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?UUID=244886C3-9B08-4FC2-9061-