Astragalus quisqualis
Astragalus quisqualis
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Astragalus quisqualis is a perennial milkvetch native to Central Asia, inhabiting dry rocky slopes and steppe grasslands. Its unusual epithet quisqualis is
Astragalus quisqualis is a perennial milkvetch native to Central Asia, inhabiting dry rocky slopes and steppe grasslands. Its unusual epithet quisqualis is a Latin term meaning of uncertain status or whatsoever, possibly reflecting difficulties in its early taxonomic placement. It contributes to the remarkable species richness of Astragalus across the Central Asian flora.
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What family does Astragalus quisqualis belong to?
Astragalus quisqualis (Astragalus quisqualis) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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