Astragalus pictus var. filifolius
A. Gray
Painted milkvetch
Fabaceae Edible: Root
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Description
A very slender herb. There is usually only one slender leaflet. The flowers are few and pink. Probably now Astragalus ceramicus var. filifolius (A. Gray) F. J. Herm.
Edible Uses
The root is eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Kuwait, Middle East, North America, USA,
Notes
There are 2,000 Astragalus species.
Synonyms
Phaca filifolia (Pursh) Nutt.
References (4)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 46
- Middleditch, B. S., 1991, Kuwaiti Plants: Distribution, Traditional Medicine, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Economic Value. Studies in Plant Science, 2. Elsevier p 13
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6:215. 1864
