Astragalus tibetanus

Astragalus tibetanus

Overview

Astragalus tibetanus is a perennial milkvetch native to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high-altitude regions of China, Nepal, and India. It grows in a

Astragalus tibetanus is a perennial milkvetch native to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high-altitude regions of China, Nepal, and India. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and high grasslands at elevations often exceeding 4,000 meters, making it one of the more altitude-tolerant members of the genus. It forms part of the specialized alpine flora of the Tibetan Plateau, one of the world's highest ecosystems.

Taxonomy

Fabales
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Astragalus tibetanus

よくある質問

What family does Astragalus tibetanus belong to?
Astragalus tibetanus (Astragalus tibetanus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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