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Astragalus boeticus

Scientific Name: Astragalus boeticus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus boeticus

Astragalus boeticus, also known as Yellow Milk Vetch or Swedish Coffee, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is an herb and has been traditionally used as a coffee substitute.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
  • Class: Magnoliidae
  • Order: Fabales
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Genus: Astragalus
  • Species: Astragalus boeticus L.

Synonyms include: Astragalus baeticus L., Astragalus baeticus sensu auct, Astragalus uncinatus Bertol., Astragalus uncinatus Moench, Tragacantha boetica (L.) Kuntze, Triquetra ,Astragalus boeticus var. siliquosus, Rouy, and Astragalus boeticus var. subinflatus, Rouy.

Common Names

  • Yellow Milk Vetch
  • Swedish Coffee
  • Caf bord
  • Caf de pobre
  • Caf mallorqu
  • Caf-bord caf de los pobres
  • Garbancillo
  • Garbancillos
  • Kaffevedel
  • Cafetera
  • Herba cafetera
  • Regalnsia de garrot
  • Kafe Messikan

Other names in different languages include: "&#1511&#1491&#1491 &#1505&#1508&#1512&#1491&#1497" (Hebrew), "&#1575&#1604&#1602&#1578&#1575&#1583 &#1575&#1604&#1576&#1610&#1608&#1578&#1610" (Arabic).

Distribution and Habitat

Astragalus boeticus is native to North Africa, specifically Morocco. It is also found in the Maltese Islands, Cyprus, and potentially the Canary Islands (Lanzarote). This annual herb typically grows in batha and garigue habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an annual growing to 0.6 meters (2 feet).
  • The plant is in flower from July to August.
  • Leaves are pinnate with an entire margin.
  • Flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
  • The height of the plant is roughly 50-70 cm and the fruit has a length of 3-4 cm.
  • Flowers are yellow to pale yellow.

Traditional Uses

The seeds of Astragalus boeticus (Swedish Coffee) have been used as a coffee substitute, particularly during the nineteenth century and in times of scarcity.

Additional Information

  • It is hardy to zone (UK) 8.

Further Resources

For more information, you can consult the following resources:

  • Flowers of Israel
  • World Plants
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)