Astragalus pelecinus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Europe, Spain

How it is used for food

The young pods are eaten raw as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit, pods

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Patica de gallina, Patinas

Synonyms

Biserrula mediterranea Bubani; Biserrula pelecinus var. gabrielis Sennen; Biserrula pelecinus var. vasilevii Degen & Urum.; Pelecinus biserrula Moench.;