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Astragalus centralpinus: Central Alps Milk-Vetch

Astragalus centralpinus, commonly known as Central Alps Milk-Vetch, is a species of milkvetch belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant is hairy and woolly.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Astragalus centralpinus Braun-Blanq.
• Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
• Synonyms:
  • Astragalus alopecuroides sensu auct.
  • Astragalus alopecuroides var. hookeri Pamp.
  • Astragalus alopecuroides var. typicus
  • Astragalus alopecurus Pall., 1800.
  • Astragalus dasysemius (D.F. Chamb. &amp V.A. Matthews ) Ponert
  • Astragalus alopecurus Pall. var. pallasiana Trautv.

Morphological Characteristics

• The plant can reach a height of 50-90 centimeters (20-35 inches).
• The stem is hairy and has a diameter of about 10 mm.
• The plant is described as having golden, dense spikes and woolly, feathery foliage.
• It is also described as a "Majestueuse plante vivace, velue-laineuse, vert blanchtre" (Majestic perennial plant, hairy-woolly, greenish-white).
• It features furry flowerheads and pinnate foliage.

Distribution and Habitat

• This species is found in the Central Alps.
• It has also been observed in Giardino Paradisia Gran Paradiso national park Valle d'Aosta Italy, and the Southwest Alps.

Quirky Facts

• The French description mentions "Astragale Queue-de-Renard" (Fox Tail Astragalus) as a characteristic.

Further Information

• The Plant List: Search in The Plant List
• IPNI: Search in IPNI
• Australian Plant Name Index: Search in Australian Plant Name Index
• NYBG Virtual Herbarium: Search in NYBG Virtual Herbarium
• Flora Europaea: Database of European Plants
• MEDUSA: Utilisation, evaluation and conservation data for native and naturalised plants in the Mediterranean Region