Hedysarum arcticum
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: hedysarum
Plant ID (slug): hedysarum-arcticum
Numeric ID: 21587
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hedysarum arcticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Circumboreal.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. Dried, ground into a powder and used as a flour[74].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hedysarum arcticum