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Astragalus kahiricus  Astragalus kahiricus,Geotagged,Israel,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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Astragalus kahiricus is a perennial plant of the Fabaceae family. it grows in the desert sands. plant is hairy, the leaves are pinnate, about 25cm long. leaflets are wide, almost round. Corolla is yellow, it blooms between January and April. after pollination, the calyx swells to a red ball, which holds the seeds.

Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Apr 5, 2023. Captured Mar 18, 2023 13:23 in 2PWC+3C Revivim, Israel.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/9.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO200
  • 35mm