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Astragalus glaux
Scientific Name: Astragalus glaux
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus glaux: A Detailed Look
Astragalus glaux, commonly known as Astragale glaux in French and sometimes referred to by local names such as "caja de corales," "glauce," or "orozuz menudo," is a fascinating plant species within the legume family. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and other relevant information.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus glaux L.
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus capitatus Lam.
- Astragalus clusii Bubani
- Astragalus granatensis Lange
- Astragalus procumbens Mill.
- Astragalus mauritanicus Steven
- Tragacantha glaux Kuntze
- Varieties:
- Astragalus glaux var. brevipes Lange
- Astragalus glaux var. granadinus Fernald
- Astragalus glaux var. purpureus Maire
- Astragalus glaux var. rostrata Ball
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus glaux is found in western Europe and North Africa.
- Specifically mentioned locations include the northern Alicante region in Spain, the Mediterranean west, and mountain meadows of the Sierra de Aliaguilla in Spain.
- It thrives in dry mountain pastures and fallow lands, often in somewhat nitrified soils in mountainous areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- This herbaceous plant typically grows to a height of 5-25 cm.
- It flowers from April to June.
- Descriptions include references to violet-colored flowers ("fleurs violaces").
- Some sources mention erect or ascending stems.
Additional Resources
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
- Flora Digital de Portugal
- B and T World Seeds' database
- Encyclopedia of Life