Laxmann's Milk Vetch

Overview

Laxmann's Milk Vetch (Astragalus laxmannii var. robustior) is an annual legume native to mountainous parts of Siberia and Central Asia. It is an erect herbaceous plant, ranging from 30-80 cm tall, with clusters of yellow flowers. The stems and leaves are covered in stiff hairs. It is drought-tolerant and hardy in cold temperatures. Its robust roots help the plant to survive periodic fires. It is an important source of nutrition for domestic and wild animals, and its roots have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine for a variety of treatments, including arthritis and rheumatism.

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