galega

[Thomassew]

small genus of Eurasian herbs: goats rue

[Laverneenack]

Galega, goats rue, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, native to central and southern Europe, western Asia and tropical east Africa. They are tall, bushy, herbaceous 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.The species Galega officinalis and Galega orientalis are familiar in cultivation. Numerous cultivars and garden hybrids have also been produced, of which G. × hartlandii Lady Wilson (bicoloured blue and white) and the white-flowered G. × hartlandii Alba have both gained the Royal Horticultural Societys Award of Garden Merit.There are about 6 to 8 species in the genus.

[VikaRip]

A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that contains galegine (GUANIDINES). Most of the other species have been reclassified to TEPHROSIA; a few to ASTRAGALUS PLANT; and INDIGOFERA.