Astragalus spinosus

Astragalus spinosus

Astragalus spinosus is a desert shrublet of the Fabaceae family. it has many branches and long spines. it is 30-55 cm tall, with pinnate leave. flowers are white to light blue. the flower's calyx is hairy, bladdery. it inflates as the flower whither and turns to fruit.
Astragalus spinosus  Astragalus spinosus,Geotagged,Israel,Winter

Distribution

from Iran in the east to Libya in the west.
Astragalus spinosus  Astragalus spinosus,Geotagged,Israel,Winter

Status

least concern

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusAstragalus
SpeciesAstragalus spinosus
Photographed in
Israel