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