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Astragalus scorpioides

Scientific Name: Astragalus scorpioides

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus scorpioides: Scorpion's-tail Milk-vetch

Astragalus scorpioides, also known as Scorpion's-tail Milk-vetch (Astragale Queue-de-scorpion in French), is a species of herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family. The Greek origin of "Astragalus" is "astragalos" cited by Pliny, possibly referring to a bone of the tarsus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus scorpioides Willd.
  • Family: Leguminosae (also known as Fabaceae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus canaliculatus Willd.
    • Tragacantha scorpioides (Willd.) Kuntze

Distribution and Habitat

Astragalus scorpioides is native to the western Mediterranean region. It has been found at altitudes ranging from 0 to 300 meters. Specific locations include Spain and North Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The species is a therophyte with an annual life cycle.
  • It has herbaceous stems that can be decumbent or erect.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: ASSC15
  • Group: Dicot

Further Information

  • GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network)
  • Tropicos
  • Digital specimens at the Herbarium Berolinense
  • Discover Life