*Alhagi maurorum Medikus. Common name: Camelthorn, Caspian-manna, Persian-manna. Phenology: May-Sep; Jul-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of w. and s. Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: W. Asia
Taxonomy Comments: The taxonomy of this species is controversial. Depending on interpretation, our introduced plants in North America may be treated differently than indicated.
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA11.2, K4, NS, Isely (1998); Hedysarum alhagi L.; = Alhagi camelorum Fisch. — Tx, illegitimate name; > Alhagi maurorum Medik. ssp. maurorum; > Alhagi maurorum var. maurorum — POWO. Basionym: Alhagi maurorum Medik. 1787 "Urbasionym:" Hedysarum alhagi L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Alhagi maurorum - FNA11.2
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Great Plains: FAC
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