Astragalus wolgensis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. wolgensis |
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Astragalus wolgensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a perennial herb native to Russia and Kazakhstan.
The species was described in 1968. The IUCN classifies it as of Least Concern, and it is protected under the Berne Convention.
Taxonomy
Astragalus wolgensis was described by Alexander von Bunge in 1968.[2]
Distribution
The species is native to the temperate biomes of central, east, and south European Russia, western Siberia, and Kazakhstan.[2] It grows in steppes, forest margins, and on chalk and limestone outcrops. It occurs at elevations of up to 400 metres (1,300 ft).[1]
Description
Astragalus wolgensis is a perennial herb, that lacks an apparent stem.[1]
Conservation
In 2011, the IUCN listed Astragalus wolgensis as of Least Concern, although the species is listed as rare.[1] It is a Strictly Protected Species under the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats.[3]
Russian populations of Astragalus wolgensis are threatened by mining, fires, over-grazing, and human developments. The species occurs in protected areas.[1]
Nomenclature
In Russian, the species is known as Астрагал волжский (Astragal volzskij).[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Lopez Podeva, L. (2012). "Astragalus wolgensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012 e.T165169A20024492. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T165169A20024492.en. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 3 "Astragalus wolgensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Astragalus wolgensis Bunge". Eunis.eea.europa.eu. European Environment Agency. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Astragalus wolgensis Bunge". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
External links
Media related to Astragalus wolgensis at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Astragalus wolgensis at Wikispecies