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Astragalus gummifer

Geven, Gum Tragacanth Milkvetch
Other regional names: Gum Tragacanth +2 more
  • Gum Tragacanth
  • Tragacanth
  • Tragacanth Milk Vetch
Also known as: Astracantha adanica (Ivan.) Greuter +15 more
  • Astracantha adanica (Ivan.) Greuter
  • Astracantha gummifera (Labill.) Podlech
  • Astracantha rayatensis (Eig) Podlech
  • Astracantha tournefortii (Boiss.) Podlech
  • Astragalus adanicus Ivan.
  • Astragalus adpressus Ehrenb. ex Walp.
  • Astragalus gummifer f. macrophyllus Širj.
  • Astragalus gummifer subsp. tournefortii (Boiss.) Ponert
  • Astragalus gummifer var. villosus Širj.
  • Astragalus noemiae Eig
  • Astragalus noemiae var. brantii Eig
  • Astragalus rayatensis Eig
  • Astragalus tournefortii Boiss.
  • Tragacantha eriantha (Willd.) Kuntze
  • Tragacantha gummifera (Labill.) Kuntze
  • Tragacantha tournefortii (Boiss.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Originating in Temperate Asia, Astragalus gummifer (commonly known as Geven or Gum Tragacanth Milkvetch) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Turkey

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