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Astragalus commixtus
Scientific Name: Astragalus commixtus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus commixtus
Astragalus commixtus, a member of the Milkvetches (Genus Astragalus), is a plant species within the Fabaceae family. It is also known by the common name "k?v?rc?k geven" in some regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Astragalus is also known as milkvetch, astragales, or locoweed.
- Stems can reach up to 10 cm and have appressed hairs up to 1mm
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus commixtus Bunge
- Species Authority: Bunge
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus affghanus Boiss.
- Astragalus afghanicus Bornm.
- Astragalus brahuicus
- Astragalus karelini Fisch (as a synonym for Astragalus karelini Fisch)
- Astragalus commixtus var. abbreviatus Popov (Synonym for Astragalus stalinskyi)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Unranked: Galegeae
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus commixtus is found in regions including China, Iran, Caucasus, Russia, O. Asia, Palestine and Syria.
- It grows in fields and along roadsides.
- It can be found at elevations of 1100-1300 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stems range from 0.5-10 cm in length.
- Stems are covered with appressed hairs up to 1 mm long.
- It is a therophyte (annual plant).
Additional Information
- The species is considered critically endangered.
- It flowers in May and June.
- The plant does not fear cold weather and can be grown outdoors year-round.
Resources and Further Information
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA Plants Database
- iNaturalist.org
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Herbarium (E)
- World Plants
- Drone-Application-Server database