Mountain Lentil (Astragalus penduliflorus)

Mountain Lentil, a reference photo — Photo: HermannSchachner · CC0 (licence)

Astragalus penduliflorus, the mountain lentil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the high mountains of Europe. A perennial shrub reaching 80 cm (31 in), it is a member of section Cenantrum.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mountain Lentil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Astragalus mongholicus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Astragalus
Species: Astragalus penduliflorus

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