Astragalus globiflorus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 20 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate climate plant. It grows on rocky mountain slopes 1,400-1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East
How it is used for food
The gum from the roots is used as a food thickener.
Edible parts
Root - gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Astracantha globiflora (Boiss.) Podlech; and others Astragalus globiferus Boiss.;