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Astragalus Tricarinatus

Description Astragalus Tricarinatus is a flowering plant native to western North America, commonly found in the Great Basin region. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is also known as Three-winged milkvetch or Three-keeled milkvetch. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae Genus Astragalus Appearance Astragalus Tricarinatus grows up to 40 cm tall…
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Astragalus Laxmannii Subsp. Laxmannii

Description Astragalus Laxmannii Subsp. Laxmannii, also known as Laxmann’s milkvetch, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to eastern Europe and western Asia and is commonly found in dry areas such as steppes, rocky slopes, and sandy soils. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae Genus Astragalus…
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Astragalus Gruinus

Description Astragalus Gruinus is a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This plant is native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It is commonly known as “Gray Milkvetch” due to its grayish-green leaves and milky sap. The plant can grow up to 60 cm in height and can spread up to 45 cm wide. Its…
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Astrantia Major Ruby Wedding

Description Astrantia Major Ruby Wedding is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to central and eastern Europe. It belongs to the family Apiaceae, and its scientific name is Astrantia major. The plant gets its common name from the ruby-red color of its flowers. It is a popular garden plant due to its attractive appearance and ease of care. Taxonomic…
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Astragalus Insularis Var. Harwoodii

Description Astragalus Insularis Var. Harwoodii is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Channel Islands of California and is commonly known as the Harwood’s Milkvetch. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of up to 2 feet. It has a woody stem that is covered with dense…
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Astragalus Purshii

Description Astragalus Purshii, commonly known as Pursh’s milkvetch, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. This plant is native to North America and is found in the western parts of the United States and Canada. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and spreads up to 3 feet wide. The plant has…
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Astragalus Thermensis

Description Astragalus Thermensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the mountainous regions of Iran and Afghanistan, growing at an altitude of 1500-3000 meters. The plant has a woody stem and can grow up to 50-100 cm in height. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 7-15 leaflets that are green in color…
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Astridia

Description Astridia is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist woodland areas. The plant features a tall stem that can grow up to three feet high and is adorned with attractive clusters of bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers come in a…
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Astragalus Vexilliflexus

Description Astragalus Vexilliflexus, also known as flagflex milkvetch, is a perennial legume native to western North America. It is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 6-12 inches. The stems are slender, wiry, and leafy, with leaves that are pinnately compound and covered in fine hairs. The flowers are small and pink, purple, or white, and are arranged…
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Astragalus Echinatus

Description Astragalus Echinatus, commonly known as Spiny Milk Vetch, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 feet. Astragalus Echinatus can grow up to 20 inches tall and has a spread of up to 24…
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