Astragalus henryi
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 40-45 cm tall. It has white hairs. There are several stems and they are bent in zigzag fashion. The leaves are 6-12 cm long. There are 1 or 2 pairs of leaflets. These are 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are pale green underneath. The pods are 1-2 cm long.
There are 2,000 Astragalus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves