Astragalus spinosus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Syria

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Flower

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gwini-taqtaqa

Synonyms

Colutea spinosa Forssk.; and several others