Astragalus gossypinus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A low shrub. It grows 8-12 cm tall. It is thorny.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East, Syria, Turkey
How it is used for food
The gum from the roots is used as a food thickener.
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Astragalus filagineus Boiss.; Astracantha gossypina (Fisch.) Podlech; and others