Wildflowers: What is this plant?

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    A plant found in the Troodos mountains Cyprus early in April, is anyone able to help me identify what plant it is please?
     

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    Robinia sp.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not sure, but not Robinia (not least because it is a herbaceous plant, not a tree!).
     
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    Yes it is definitely herbaceous. I wondered if it was a cultivated escape?
     
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    some milkvetch, like Astragalus lusitanicus
     
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    You are absolutely right. I have followed your advice, have done some research and it seems it is Astragalus lusitanicus ssp. orientalis-Oriental Shrub Milkvetch. It is found in Pine Forests in Cyprus. Thanks Andrey!
     
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