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European milkvetch

Astragalus hamosus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
Astragalus hamosus (European milkvetch)

Similar Species in Astragalus

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orozuz-falso
Astragalus glycyphyllos
Least Concern
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Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
Endangered
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Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
Near Threatened
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Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
Critically Endangered
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Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
Critically Endangered
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Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
Vulnerable
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Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
Least Concern
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American milk-vetch
Astragalus americanus
Not Evaluated
View all species in Astragalus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European milkvetch?
The scientific name of European milkvetch is Astragalus hamosus. It belongs to the genus Astragalus.
Where does European milkvetch live?
European milkvetch is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does European milkvetch belong to?
European milkvetch (Astragalus hamosus) belongs to the genus Astragalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does European milkvetch belong to?
European milkvetch (Astragalus hamosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of European milkvetch?
The closest relatives of European milkvetch in the genus Astragalus include orozuz-falso, Arenarious Milk-vetch, Olurian Milk Vetch, Black-calyx milk vetch, Big Astragalus.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Astragalus — 20 Species

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orozuz-falso
Astragalus glycyphyllos
LC 🐾
Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
EN 🐾
Olurian Milk Vetch
Astragalus olurensis
CR 🐾
Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
CR 🐾
Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
CR 🐾
Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
VU 🐾
Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
NT 🐾
Colton's Milkvetch
Astragalus coltonii
LC
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European milkvetch
Astragalus hamosus
NE
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membranous milk-vetch
Astragalus mongholicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
LC 🐾
Indian milk-vetch
Astragalus australis
NE 🐾
field milk-vetch
Astragalus agrestis
NE 🐾
Lesser Milk-vetch
Astragalus odoratus
NE 🐾
Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
LC 🐾
pulse milk-vetch
Astragalus tenellus
NE 🐾
purple milk-vetch
Astragalus danicus
CR 🐾
Tall Milkvetch
Astragalus altus
EN 🐾
Railhead Milkvetch
Astragalus terminalis
LC 🐾
American milk-vetch
Astragalus americanus
NE
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