Astragalus contortuplicatus
Hungarian Milkvetch
Also known as: Ankylobus contortuplicatus (L.) Steven +3 more
- Ankylobus contortuplicatus (L.) Steven
- Contortuplicata astragaloides Medik.
- Contortuplicata contortuplicata (L.) Rydb.
- Tragacantha contortuplicata (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Astragalus contortuplicatus (commonly known as Hungarian milkvetch) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Astragalus genus, encompassing over 3050 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Bulgaria, East European Russia, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Mongolia, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Romania, South European Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Massachusetts, Primorye