Astragalus echinus
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: astragalus
Plant ID (slug): astragalus-echinus
Numeric ID: 24348
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Astragalus echinus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry soil.
Distribution
W. Asia - Syria.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Manna Edible Uses: A sweet manna exudes from the plant[177]. Manna can be used as a sweetener in various foods, or to make a drink[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Many members of this genus contain toxic glycosides[65]. All species with edible seedpods can be distinguished by their fleshy round or oval seedpod that looks somewhat like a greengage[85]. A number of species can also accumulate toxic levels of selenium when grown in soils that are relatively rich in that element[65].
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Additional Information
Title: Astragalus echinus
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