Astragalus creticus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year.
This plant yields tragacanth. There are 2,000 Astragalus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate or Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the mountain in the Balkans. It is best in well-drained soil. It needs a sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Balkans, Europe, Greece, Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East
How it is used for food
The gum is used to chicken sweets.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Gum