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Morea traganth
Astragalus parnassii subsp. cylleneus

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A small shrub that forms cushions. The leaves have a spiny main axis. The leaves are compound with 4-6 pairs of leaflets. These are narrow and have a spine at the tip. The flowers are pink to purple.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Gum


How it is grown


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