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Cascaronia astragalina

Cascaronia astragalina

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

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Cascaronia astragalina is native to subtropical and tropical regions of Argentina and Bolivia, where it is found at elevations from 300 - 1,400 metres or more. Plant parts, especially the flowers and seedpods, have a citrus-like fragrance reminiscent of rue (Ruta graveolens)[1].

Propagation

Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cascaronia+astragalina>

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References

  1. [1]The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation — Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. · University of Wisconsin · 1981 · ISBN 0-333-32221-5 ↩︎An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
  2. [2]Flore Forestiere Du Globe — Chnacerel L. · Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris. · 1920 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org ↩︎Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.