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Astragalus onobrychis
Scientific Name: Astragalus onobrychis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus onobrychis
Astragalus onobrychis, a species of milkvetch belonging to the family Fabaceae, holds the distinction of being the type species for the genus Astragalus. This genus is recognized as the largest genus of Angiosperms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus onobrychis L.
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Astragalus circassicus, Grossh. (synonym)
- Astragalus dacicus, Heuff. (synonym)
- Astragalus linearifolius, Pers. (synonym)
- Astragalus onobrychis var. albiflorus Schur (synonym)
- Astragalus onobrychis var. linearifolius
- Astragalus onobrychis var. alpinus DC. (synonym)
- Astragalus onobrychis L. Var. multijugus (Rochel)Hayek (synonym)
- Astragalus onobrychis L. Var. rigidus Schur (synonym)
Distribution and Habitat
- Astragalus onobrychis is found in Central and Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Asia Minor, and the Caucasus.
- In the Czech Republic, its locations lie on the northern border of its range.
- It also has a Eurasian-temperate distribution, present in all regions of northern Italy, Umbria, and Abruzzo.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant can be ascending or somewhat recumbent, and finely pubescent.
- Its leaves are compound and imparipinnate (odd-pinnate).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed interactions with humble bees have been documented.
Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- ILDIS (International Legume Database & Information Service)