Astragalus dactylocarpus explained

Astragalus dactylocarpus is a species of milkvetch in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.^[1]

Description

The petal color is yellow. The flowers are only hermaphrodites. The sporangia are homogeneous seeds-fruits. The alternate leaves are one leaf per node. The leaf margin is smooth. The stipules are there.^[2] It is most commonly found in the months of March, April, and May.^[3] It flowers in the months of January, February, and March.^[4]

Astragalus dactylocarpus has two appected sub-species:^[5]

Astragalus dactylocarpus subsp. acinacifer

Astragalus dactylocarpus subsp. dactylocarpus

Distribution and habitat

The flower lives in the desert, with Thermophilous plants. The plant is a glycophyte, which is a salt tolerant plant.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss.. . n.d.. World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. September 4, 2020.
2. Web site: Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss. Flora of Israel and adjuscent areas . 2023-07-28 . צמחיית ישראל וסביבתה . en-US.
3. Web site: Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss. . 2023-07-28 . www.gbif.org . en.
4. Web site: Wildflowers.co . 2023-07-28 . www.wildflowers.co.il.
5. Web site: Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2023-07-28 . Plants of the World Online . en.