Astragalus microcephalus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small shrub.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East
How it is used for food
The root from the roots is used as a thickener in foods.
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Astracantha microcephala (Willd.) Podlech.; and many others