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Larger ground plum
Astragalus crassicarpus var. berlandieri

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb.

There are 2,000 Astragalus species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Kuwait, Middle East, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The unripe fruit or pods are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit, pods


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Astragalus mexicanus A. DC.;