Milkvetch includes herbaceous plants with pinnate leaves and clusters of small flowers. They are used for their nitrogen-fixing properties, improving soil health. Some species are also used in traditional medicine for their purported health benefits.

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  1. Astragalus membranaceus | Plants for a Future 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

  2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-3