Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Astragalus Garbancillo

Description Astragalus Garbancillo, also known as Garbancillo de Tallante, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria. The plant grows up to 40 cm in height and produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from May to June. The fruit is…
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Astragalus Misellus

Description Astragalus Misellus is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as milkvetch. The plant is native to the United States and is found in the western part of the country. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 50 cm tall and has a stem that is covered in fine hairs. The leaves are…
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Astrantia Major Large White

Description Astrantia Major Large White is a perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is commonly known as Great Masterwort. The plant grows up to 1.2 meters tall and has a spread of about 60 cm. The leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, and the flowers are white with…
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Astragalus Nuttallianus Var. Cedrosensis

Description Astragalus Nuttallianus Var. Cedrosensis, commonly known as Nuttall’s milkvetch, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is a subshrub that can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This plant is native to the United States and can be found in various regions such as California, Nevada, and Utah. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Astridia Velutina

Description Astridia Velutina is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its beautiful and unique appearance. It is native to South America, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to…
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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 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 Humistratus Var. Sonorae

Description Astragalus Humistratus Var. Sonorae, also known as Sonoran Milkvetch, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico. It has a woody stem that can grow up to 60cm tall and produces clusters of small pink or purple…
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Astragalus Frigidus

Description Astragalus Frigidus, also known as the Frigid Milk Vetch, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has a taproot and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It blooms from May to August and produces pink, purple, or white flowers. Taxonomic…
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