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Astrantia

Description Astrantia, also known as masterwort, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and is widely cultivated for its attractive flowers and foliage. The plant is named after the Greek word “astron,” which means star, due to its star-shaped flowers. Astrantia has a long history of medicinal use, dating back…
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Astragalus Layneae

Description Astragalus Layneae is a species of flowering plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Layne’s Milk Vetch and is native to the United States, specifically in the states of Utah and Colorado. The plant is named after Stanley D. Layne, a botanist who discovered it in 1968. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum:…
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Astragalus Preussii

Description Astragalus Preussii, commonly known as Preuss’s milkvetch, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to East Africa and is found in dry, rocky places at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 meters. The plant has a strong taproot that can reach up to 60 cm in length. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Astragalus Magdalenae

Description Astragalus Magdalenae, commonly known as the Magdalena milkvetch, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This beautiful plant is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it can be found growing in rocky and sandy soils. The Magdalena milkvetch can grow up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. Its…
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Astrantia Major Alba

Description Astrantia Major Alba, also known as Great Masterwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is a native of Europe and Asia and is commonly found in the wild in meadows and woodland areas. This plant is known for its unique and attractive white flowers that bloom in the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Astragalus Inyoensis

Description Astragalus Inyoensis, also known as Inyo milkvetch, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This species is native to the Inyo Mountains in California, United States. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 60 centimeters in height and has a woody base. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Astragalus Penduliflorus

Description Astragalus Penduliflorus, commonly known as the weeping milkvetch, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. The plant is native to the western regions of the United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah. This plant is highly sought-after for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. The weeping milkvetch grows up to 2 to 3 feet tall…
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Astragalus Falcatus

Description Astragalus Falcatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the legume family. It is commonly found in the western regions of North America, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. The plant can grow up to 50 cm in height and has a spread of up to 30 cm. It blooms from June to August, producing small, yellow flowers that…
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Astragalus Galegiformis

Description Astragalus Galegiformis is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the western United States. The plant is known for its beautiful flowers, which bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Native American cultures. Taxonomic…
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Astragalus Varius

Description Astragalus Varius is a flowering plant that is native to the western regions of North America. It belongs to the legume family and is known for its beautiful pink to purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also commonly referred to as the “varied milkvetch” or “varied locoweed”. It is a perennial plant that can grow…
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