Astragalus creticus
Also known as: Astracantha cretica (Lam.) Podlech +2 more
- Astracantha cretica (Lam.) Podlech
- Astragalus creticus subsp. eu-creticus Hayek
- Tragacantha cretica (Lam.) Steven
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Astragalus creticus is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Astragalus is notably large, comprising more than 3050 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kriti
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms