Galega

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Galega
G. orientalis, University of Helsinki Botanical Garden
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Galegeae
Genus: Galega
Tourn. ex L.
(1753)
Species[1]

8; see text

Synonyms[2]
  • Accorombona Endl. (1841)
  • Callotropis G.Don (1832)

Galega, goat's rue, is a

perennials with erect racemes of pea-like flowers in shades of white, pink, blue or mauve. Their preferred habitats are sunny damp meadows or slopes.[3]

The species

cultivars and garden hybrids have also been produced, of which G. × hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' (bicoloured blue and white)[4] and the white-flowered G. × hartlandii 'Alba'[5] have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]

There are 6[7] to 8[1][8] species in the genus.

Eight species are accepted:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Galega Tourn. ex L. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 25 August 2023
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  4. ^ Galega × hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' AGM. Royal Horticultural Society.
  5. ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Galega × hartlandii 'Alba'". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  6. ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 39. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  7. ^ González‐Andrés, F., et al. (2004). Management of Galega officinalis L. and preliminary results on its potential for milk production improvement in sheep. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 47(2) 233-45.
  8. ^ Balezentiene, L. Introduction and agro economical value of Galega orientalis Lam. 3rd International Symposium on Weeds and Invasive Plants. Ancona, Switzerland. October 2–7, 2011.
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