Astragalus dactylocarpus is a species of milkvetch in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. dactylocarpus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus dactylocarpus | |
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Tragacantha dactylocarpa (Boiss.) Kuntze | |
Description
editThe 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.[4] It is most commonly found in the months of March, April, and May.[5] It flowers in the months of January, February, and March.[6]
Astragalus dactylocarpus has two appected sub-species:[2]
Astragalus dactylocarpus subsp. acinacifer
Astragalus dactylocarpus subsp. dactylocarpus
Distribution and habitat
editThe flower lives in the desert, with Thermophilous plants. The plant is a glycophyte, which is a salt tolerant plant.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss. | Flora of Israel and adjuscent areas". צמחיית ישראל וסביבתה. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Astragalus dactylocarpus Boiss". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Wildflowers.co". www.wildflowers.co.il. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
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