Anatomical and morphological characteristics of the authenticity of <i>Astragalus zingeri</i> Korsh. herb

Aim to analyse the morphological and anatomical structure of herb Astragalus zingeri, identifying diagnostic signs plant raw material.
 Material methods. The object study was materials zingeri Korsh., harvested in July, 2020, Saratov region, Tatishchevsky district, nearby Kurdyum station, during mass flowering period. State Pharmacopoeia XIV standard used for macro microscopic analysis.
 Results. macroscopic features material are: pronounced ribbing stem, a small number pairs leaflets (46) an unpaired pinnate leaf, as well size leaf plate, more trichomes on bottom-side shortened, capitate, dense racemes with pale purple corolla long flag. characteristic microdiagnostic distinguishing include: sinuous walls epidermal cells numerous anomocytic stomata; slightly calyx epidermis; outer side T-shaped hairs outgrowths cuticle.
 Conclusion. revealed macro- make it possible identify distinguish from similar species.