Astragalus hamosus
European Milkvetch, Hook Pod Milk Vetch
Other regional names: Yellow Milk Vetch
- Yellow Milk Vetch
Also known as: Ankylobus hamosus (L.) Steven +16 more
- Ankylobus hamosus (L.) Steven
- Astragalus ancistron Pomel
- Astragalus ancocarpus Pomel
- Astragalus arnoceras Bunge
- Astragalus brachybius Steven
- Astragalus buceras Willd.
- Astragalus buceras Willd. ex Schltdl., 1813
- Astragalus dorcoceras Bunge
- Astragalus embergeri Jahand., Maire & Weiller
- Astragalus hamosus f. falcatus Pamp.
- Astragalus hamosus f. macrocarpus (DC.) Fiori
- Astragalus hamosus subsp. brachyceras (Ledeb.) Batt.
- Astragalus hamosus subsp. embergeri (Jahand., Maire & Weiller) Maire
- Astragalus hamosus subsp. verus Emb. & Maire
- Astragalus hamosus var. ancistron (Pomel) Batt.
- Astragalus hamosus var. brachyceras (Ledeb.) Ledeb.
- Astragalus hamosus var. brevipes Faure & Maire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Astragalus hamosus (commonly known as European Milkvetch or Hook-Pod Milk-Vetch) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Maryland, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia