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Astragalus atropilosulus
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] DescriptionIt 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 UsesThe 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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