Astragalus atropilosulus

Astragalus atropilosulus is a perennial herb in the legume family. It is native to Africa.[1]

Astragalus atropilosulus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. atropilosulus
Binomial name
Astragalus atropilosulus
(Hochst.) Bunge

It is used as a vegetable in Malawi and Kenya.[2]

References
  1. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASATA2
  2. Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.


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