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Astragalus tragacantha

goat's thorn milk vetch

Other common names
great goat's thorn
gum tragacanth
Synonyms
Astragalus massiliensis
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Astragalus

Genus description

Astragalus can be annuals or perennials, with usually pinnate leaves and pink, purple, yellow or white pea-flowers in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes

Name status

Correct

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