[Wikipedia] Africa, Asia, Europe native: Galega officinalis, commonly known as galega[1] or goat's-rue,[2] is an herbaceous plant in the subfamily Faboideae of the legume family Fabaceae.[3] It is native to parts of northern Africa, western Asia and Europe, but is widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere.[3][1] The plant has been extensively cultivated as a forage crop, an ornamental, a bee plant, and as green manure.[3][4] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Cal-IPC] Invasive: Galega officinalis (professorweed) is a perennial /subshrub (family Fabaceae) with white to purple flowers and thin narrow leaves found in northwestern California. It is native to the Middle East. It favors grasslands and riparian and bottomland habitat. It reproduces by seed and is spread in animal manure, irrigation water, and through agricultural activities. Cal-IPC Rating: Watch (link added by Mary Ann Machi)