Astragalus xiphidium is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
It was first described in 1868, by Alexander von Bunge.
Description Astragalus xiphidium is a perennial semi-shrub, around tall. It is a salt-resistant xerophyte, and grows near plants of the genus Artemisia.
Distribution Astragalus xiphidium is native to the South Caucasus, northwest Iran, and Azerbaijan. The species grows on dry slopes, in semi-desert environments. It has been found in five locations, across an area of .
Conservation In 2008, A. xiphidium was listed as endangered by the IUCN. It faces habitat decline due to overgrazing and construction. No conservation action was in place as of 2008.
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