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2 unusual facts about Astragalus


Dan James Pantone

Lane Mountain Milk Vetch (Astragalus jaegerianus) is an endangered plant species endemic to the Mojave Desert in California.

Marcus E. Jones

One of Jones' most notable accomplishments was his self-published revision of the North American species of Astragalus.


Astragalus molybdenus

This plant was originally described as Astragalus plumbeus, as the plant is grayish in color and it was first collected near Leadville, Colorado.

Huangqi

Astragalus propinquus (syn. Astragalus membranaceus) (黄芪), an herb used in Chinese herbology

Kiavah Wilderness

A rare and endemic wildflower, the Walker Pass milkvetch (Astragalus ertterae) of the pea family, grows within the Pinyon-Juniper woodland.

Ludaš Lake

Several other rare plants found their shelter here, such as: Milk-vetch (Astragalus exscapus), wind flower (Pulsatilla pratensis), sage (Salvia austriaca), Herbaceous Periwinkle (Vinca herbacea), Golden Ragwort (Senecio doria).


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