Astragalus species can be either annual or perennial plants, characterized by typically pinnate leaves. The flowers, which resemble those of peas, may be pink, purple, yellow, or white and are borne in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes.

Astragalus caraganae

Astragalus centralpinus

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Astragalus chlorostachys

Astragalus christanus

Astragalus chrysochlorus

Astragalus chrysopterus

Astragalus chrysopteryx

Astragalus cicer is a rhizomatous perennial that typically reaches heights of 60 to 100 cm and has a spreading to semi-erect growth habit. Its leaves are pinnate, consisting of 17 to 31 leaflets. In early summer, the plant produces flowers that range from white to pale yellow, which are succeeded by robust, hairy seed pods that are notably inflated.

Astragalus cicer

Astragalus coccineus

Astragalus corydalinus

Astragalus crassicarpus

Astragalus crassicarpus trichocalyx

Astragalus crassicarpus var. paysonii

Astragalus cretaceus

Astragalus danicus

Astragalus davisii

Astragalus depressus

Astragalus desperatus

Astragalus detritalis

Astragalus dictyophysus

Astragalus durhamii

Astragalus echinatus

Astragalus echinus

Astragalus epiglottis

Astragalus eriopodus

Astragalus ernestii

Astragalus eucosmus

Astragalus exscapus

Astragalus falcatus

Astragalus fenzelianus

Astragalus frigidus

Astragalus glaux

Astragalus glycyphylloides

Astragalus glycyphyllos is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its sprawling, low-growing form, typically reaching heights of 30 to 90 centimeters and spreading up to 1.5 meters. Its stems have a tendency to creep along the ground or ascend over surrounding plants. The foliage consists of pale green pinnate leaves, each featuring pairs of oval to oblong leaflets measuring approximately 3 to 6 centimeters in length. The leaves are slightly hairy, offering a soft texture. From June to August, the plant produces dense clusters of five-petaled, tubular flowers that are creamy-white with a hint of green, which eventually give way to elongated, inflated pods. While the flowers are not particularly fragrant, the roots possess compounds that lend a subtle liquorice-like scent, which is the origin of the common name. It is important to note that the liquorice flavor found in sweets comes from a different species entirely.

Astragalus glycyphyllos

Astragalus gottinii

Astragalus graecus

Astragalus grahamianus

Astragalus hamosus

Astragalus hellenicus

Astragalus helmii

Astragalus heydei

Astragalus hirticalyx

Astragalus hypoglottis

Astragalus kentrophyta subsp. implexus

Astragalus kentrophyta var. tegetarius

Astragalus kokandensis

Astragalus lagopodioides

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