Astragalus incanus
Also known as: Astragalus barrelieri Dufour +6 more
- Astragalus barrelieri Dufour
- Astragalus incanus var. barrelieri (Dufour) DC.
- Astragalus incanus var. barrelieri Asch. & Graebn.
- Astragalus nummularioides Desf.
- Podochrea incana (L.) Fourr.
- Proselias incanus (L.) Steven
- Tragacantha incana (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa and Europe, Astragalus incanus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia
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)
West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms