Herb latin name: Astragalus strobiliferus


Synonyms: Astracantha strobilifera


Family: Leguminosae



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Deciduous
Shrub

Height:
8 cm
(3 1/4 inch)

Medicinal use of Astragalus strobiliferus:

None known

Known hazards of Astragalus strobiliferus:

Many members of this genus contain toxic glycosides. All species with edible seedpods can be distinguished by their fleshy round or oval seedpod that looks somewhat like a greengage. A number of species can also accumulate toxic levels of selenium when grown in soils that are relatively rich in that element.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.