Liquorice Milkvetch, Wild Liquorice, Wild Licorice
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Europe to Western Asia and as an introduced species in some parts of North America (distribution map)
Astragalus glycyphyllos is a perennial plant with creeping shoots that can grow up to one meter long. The light yellow zygomorphic flowers appear in Central Europe from May to July.
The leaves are pinnate with oval to ovate individual leaves.
This leguminous plant can be found in semi-shady locations: Woods, woodland edges, scrub margins, hedgerows, avenues, roadsides and ditches.
Categories: Wildflowers | Yellow & Orange Flowers |
