Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Astragalus umbellatus Bunge

Uses

Roots eaten raw or cooked, by Tavgi Samoyeds.

Additional Information

Vernaculars:: Tundra Milk Vetch

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Europe
- Russia
  - Siberia

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