Cascaronia astragalina
Cascaronia astragalina
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Cascaronia astragalina is a leguminous tree from the dry forests of northwestern Argentina, representing the sole species of its monotypic genus within the
Cascaronia astragalina is a leguminous tree from the dry forests of northwestern Argentina, representing the sole species of its monotypic genus within the family Fabaceae. Its name references a resemblance to the milkvetch genus Astragalus, and it is valued locally for its timber and for providing shade in the Chaco region.
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What family does Cascaronia astragalina belong to?
Cascaronia astragalina (Cascaronia astragalina) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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