Astragalus hypoglottis


Astragalus hypoglottis, the purple milkvetch or tongue-under-tongue, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Spain, France, Italy, Austria, the former Yugoslavia, and Albania. A decumbent perennial with stems reaching, it is typically found in dry, alkaline soils.

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:
  • Astragalus hypoglottis subsp. gremliieastern France, Italy, Austria, former Yugoslavia, Albania
  • Astragalus hypoglottis subsp. hypoglottis – Spain, southern France