Astragalus globiflorus
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: astragalus
Plant ID (slug): astragalus-globiflorus
Numeric ID: 7806
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Astragalus globiflorus is a SHRUB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 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 - Iraq.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Gum Gum A source of a high quality gum tragacanth - used as a thickener in confections[61, 114]. Some exudes naturally, more can be obtained by incision of the stem about 5cm below ground level[64].
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 globiflorus
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