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Nomenclature

Formerly known as Astragalus gummifer.
The Plant List (2010). Version 1.1 Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org

Family name changed from Papilionaceae to Fabaceae. 05/01/2021. AT
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Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Iraq
  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Lebanon-Syria
  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Turkey

Astracantha gummifera (Labill.) Podlech

Family: FABACEAE
Genus: Astracantha
Species: gummifera (Labill.) Podlech
Common names: Dragon Gum
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Sarcocolla/Tragaranthium
Distribution summary: Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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