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Astragalus caraganae

Scientific Name: Astragalus caraganae

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus caraganae

Also referred to as Russian Ornamental, Astragalus caraganae is a species within the genus Astragalus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus caraganae Fisch. & C.A. Mey.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus abbreviatus Kar. & Kir.
    • Astragalus abnormalis
    • Astragalus acanthochristianopsis Rech.f. & Kie
    • Astragalus bardsiricus, Parsa
    • Astragalus caraganae var. brevicalyx, Eig
    • Astragalus nachitschevanicus, Rzazade

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant reaches a height of 15-45 cm.
  • Flowers are yellow and bloom in May.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant can be found in the Zagros Mountains, with a preference for open areas.
  • It grows in the field, and the flowering season is around May to June.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • European Bruchidius species have been found feeding on Astragalus caraganae.
  • Effective nodules form on Astragalus caraganae, as well as on plants like Caragana microphylla and Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Resources and Further Information

  • Type specimen: HOLOTYPE K000958556 of Astragalus caraganae Hohen.
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera.
  • The Plant List.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index).
  • Australian Plant Name Index.
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.