Painted milkvetch
Astragalus pictus var. filifolius

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A very slender herb. There is usually only one slender leaflet. The flowers are few and pink. Probably now Astragalus ceramicus var. filifolius (A. Gray) F. J. Herm.

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

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Phaca filifolia (Pursh) Nutt.;