Astragalus sanctus
Also known as: Astragalus sanctus var. albohirtus Eig +4 more
- Astragalus sanctus var. albohirtus Eig
- Astragalus sanctus var. macrocarpus Eig
- Astragalus sanctus var. microcarpus Eig
- Astragalus sanctus var. nigrohirtus Eig
- Tragacantha sancta (Boiss.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Astragalus sanctus is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sinai