| Astragalus atropilosulus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. atropilosulus |
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| Astragalus atropilosulus | |
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Astragalus atropilosulus is a perennial herb in the family Fabaceae . [1] [2] It is native to Eastern Africa and some parts of the Arabian Peninsula. [3]
It is a perennial or perhaps sometimes biennial herb. It usually grows between 50-100 cm, but can reach up to 200 cm. The numerous stems are erect or ascending. The rootstock can be up to 2cm in diameter. [5]
It is most commonly found in the months of September, October, and November. It is most commonly found in the country of Ethiopia. [3]
Astragalus atropilosulus has 4 subspecies: [3]
Astragalus atropilosulus var. burkeanus
Astragalus atropilosulus var. abyssinicus
Astragalus atropilosulus var. atropilosulus
Astragalus atropilosulus var. coerulescens
The leaves are used as a side dish and are sometimes mixed with the leaves of Solanum nigrum. [5]
The roots are added to hot milk to help a woman having uterine pains after childbirth. [5]
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