Galega officinalis aka Goat's Rue

Galega officinalis, also known as galega or goat's-rue, is an herbaceous plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to northern Africa, western Asia, and Europe, but can be found cultivated and naturalized in other regions. This plant has multiple uses, including being cultivated as a forage crop, an ornamental, a bee plant, and as green manure. It contains galegine, a substance known for its blood glucose-lowering activity, which led to the discovery of metformin, a treatment for diabetes mellitus. In ancient herbalism, goat's-rue was used as a diuretic. While it can be poisonous to mammals, it serves as a food source for various insects. Galega officinalis is a robust perennial with pinnate leaves and erect racemes of pure white flowers that bloom in summer and early autumn. As a houseplant, it is considered super rare and requires regular watering to thrive. It thrives best in abundant sunlight and should be placed within 3 feet of a window.