Astragalus edulis
Milkvetch
Also known as: Astragalus edulis Durieu ex Coss. +1 more
- Astragalus edulis Durieu ex Coss.
- Tragacantha edulis (Durand ex Bunge) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa and Europe, Astragalus edulis (commonly known as Milkvetch) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Morocco, Spain
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)
Canary Is.