| Galega orientalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Galega |
| Species: | G. orientalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Galega orientalis | |
Galega orientalis is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae, the legume family. It is known commonly as fodder galega and eastern galega. It is cultivated as a fodder and forage for livestock.
This species is native to the Caucasus.[1] Its native range includes parts of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. It has been introduced to many other regions for use in agriculture.[2]
- ^ Frame, J. Galega orientalis Lam. Archived 2014-04-07 at the Wayback Machine Grassland Species Profiles. FAO.
- ^ "Galega orientalis". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 21 January 2018.