Goats rue (Galega officinalis) is a tall, perennial legume native to Europe and the Middle East. It has pinnate leaves and spikes of lilac to white pea-like flowers. Historically used as a galactagogue (increases milk production) and forage crop.
| Family: | Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Galega (guh-LEE-guh) |
| Species: | officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss) |
| Synonym: | Galega bicolor |
| Synonym: | Galega patula |
Contains galegine, which lowers blood sugar (precursor to metformin). Can be invasive in some regions. Fixes nitrogen. Attracts bees. Ornamental in wildflower meadows.
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