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Astragalus verus

Scientific Name: Astragalus verus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus verus

Astragalus verus, also known as tragacanth or gum dragon, is a plant species belonging to the large Astragalus genus, which encompasses approximately 3,000 species of herbs and small shrubs.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus verus Olivier
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Subfamily: Faboideae
  • Synonyms: Astragalus gummifer, Astragalus verus DC. ex Bunge

Distribution and Habitat

Astragalus verus is widely distributed in Northwest Persia (modern Iran) and Asia Minor (modern Turkey).

Traditional Uses

This plant has been used as an immunopromoting remedy in Kurdish ethnomedicine.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Astragalus" historically referred to the ankle bone or hock bone.
  • An antique botanical print of Astragalus verus by Artus-Kirchner dates back to 1848.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Astragalus verus has demonstrated antifungal activities against Trichophyton verrucosum and Candida species in studies using guinea pig models.

Further Information

  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E): Herbarium specimen E00366912
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • WebMD
  • Plant Illustrations: http://plantillustrations.org/species.php?species=Astragalus+verus