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Astragalus tragacantha
goat's thorn milk vetch
Other common names
great goat's thorngum tragacanth
Synonyms
Astragalus massiliensisBotanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- 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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