Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
modestus
ID:
1054984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 75 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054322

Common Names

  • Modestus Milkvetch
  • Modestus Astragalus
  • Modestus Milkvetch

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Description

Astragalus modestus (also called Modest Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and is characterized by its long, narrow, hairy leaves and modest appearance.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus modestus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus modestus are small, yellow-green, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus modestus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Astragalus modestus

Astragalus modestus can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

Species in the Astragalus genus

Astragalus rumelicus, Astragalus nevadensis, Astragalus tymphresteus, Astragalus alpinus, Astragalus penduliflorus, Astragalus anni-novi, Astragalus austroargentinus, Astragalus beatleyae, Astragalus iselyi, Astragalus moranii, Astragalus neoburkartianus, Astragalus neuquenensis, Astragalus oxyphysopsis, Astragalus phoenix, Astragalus sanctorum, Astragalus schinetorum, Astragalus amnis-amissi, Astragalus ampullarius, Astragalus andersonii, Astragalus anemophilus, Astragalus anisus, Astragalus applegatii, Astragalus aquilonius, Astragalus arequipensis, Astragalus argentinus, Astragalus argophyllus, Astragalus aridus, Astragalus arizonicus, Astragalus arrectus, Astragalus arthurii, Astragalus asclepiadoides, Astragalus asplundii, Astragalus asymmetricus, Astragalus atratus, Astragalus austiniae, Astragalus beathii, Astragalus beckwithii, Astragalus bellus, Astragalus bernardinus, Astragalus berteri, Astragalus bicristatus, Astragalus bisulcatus, Astragalus bodinii, Astragalus bolanderi, Astragalus bourgovii, Astragalus brackenridgei, Astragalus brandegei, Astragalus brauntonii, Astragalus brazoensis, Astragalus breweri,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478699-1: Based on the initial data import