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 used as a vegetable in Malawi and Kenya.[4]
Description
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
Uses
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]
References
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