Adesmia lotoides
Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: adesmia
Plant ID (slug): adesmia-lotoides
Numeric ID: 20586
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Adesmia lotoides is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Distribution
Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Rhizome[69]. No further details.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Adesmia lotoides