chickpea milk vetch
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A spreading to semi-erect rhizomatous perennial, 60-100cm tall, with pinnate leaves of 17-31 leaflets. White to pale yellow flowers are produced in early summer and are followed by strongly-inflated seed pods covered with hairs
Scientific classification
- Species
- chickpea milk vetch (Astragalus cicer)
- Genus
- Astragalus
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chickpea milk vetch
Distribution map
Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of chickpea milk vetch
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chickpea milk vetch care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningTrim back in the autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrown in well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes strongly acidic soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by root, crown and stem rots
Pests
Aphids may be a problem
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