Galega
Galega | |
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G. orientalis, University of Helsinki Botanical Garden | |
Scientific 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)
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Species[1] | |
8; see text | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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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]
- Galega africana Mill.
- Galega assyriaca Mouterde
- Galega battiscombei (Baker f.) J.B.Gillett
- Galega cirujanoi Garcia Mur. & Talavera
- Galega lindblomii (Harms) J.B.Gillett
- Galega officinalis L. - goat's rue, professor-weed
- Galega orientalis Lam. - fodder galega
- Galega somalensis (Taub. ex Harms) J.B.Gillett
References
- ^ a b c Galega Tourn. ex L. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 25 August 2023
- ISBN 3-540-41017-1.
- ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ Galega × hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' AGM. Royal Horticultural Society.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Galega × hartlandii 'Alba'". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 39. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.