Astragalus gummifer

Astragalus gummifer, commonly known as Gum Fragacanth, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Astragalus gummifer 11.1 History 11.2 Astragalus gummifer in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Astragalus gummifer was described in 1790 by Jacques Julien Houtou de Labillardière. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Gum Fragacanth is a species in the genus Astragalus (milk vetch) which contains 1750 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Astragalus gummifer is a decidious plant with imparipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are pea-shaped and pale yellow. The plants bloom from June to August. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are legumes.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Astragalus gummifer is native to Turkey and Lebanon.

[edit] Cultivation

The Gum Fragacanth prefers a sunny site. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil that is dry.

[edit] Uses

Astragalus gummifer is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Astragalus gummifer

[edit] History

[edit] Astragalus gummifer in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Astragalus gummiferfr:Astragalus gummifer