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Hungarian milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus contortuplicatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hungarian Milkvetch (Astragalus contortuplicatus)
The Hungarian milkvetch, scientifically known as Astragalus contortuplicatus, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Astragalus. It is also commonly referred to as Hungarian milk-vetch.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus contortuplicatus L.
- Common Name: Hungarian Milkvetch (also Hungarian milk-vetch)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to the region between Central Europe and Central Asia. Specifically, it is found in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Crimea, Moldova, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. It has also been introduced to Egypt.
In Hungary, the Astragalus contortuplicatus is considered a rare and endangered plant species.
Morphological Characteristics
Astragalus contortuplicatus is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Genetic Information
- 2n = 16
Synonyms
- Stemless milkvetch, milk vetch, astragalus exscapus syn a transsilvanicus
Related Species
The text mentions several related species, including:
- Astragalus agrestis (Purple Milkvetch)
- Astragalus austriacus
- Astragalus chinensis
- Astragalus cicer (Milkvetch or Cicer Milkvetch)
- Astragalus chamaeleuce (Cicada milkvetch)
- Astragalus consobrinus
- Astragalus eucosmus
- Astragalus exscapus (Milkvetch)
- Astragalus glycyphyllos (Milk Vetch)
- Astragalus melilotoides (Sweetclover-like Milkvetch)
- Astragalus montanus (Mountain Milk Vetch)
- Astragalus vesicarius (Purple Milk-vetch, Inflated Milk-vetch)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Dave's Garden
- Wikimedia Species: Astragalus contortuplicatus