Alpine French Honeysuckle
Hedysarum hedysaroides
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: hedysarum
Plant ID (slug): hedysarum-hedysaroides
Numeric ID: 19639
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hedysarum hedysaroides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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
S. and C. Europe, Arctic Russia and Western N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked. Sweet and highly nutritious. Harvested from late autumn to spring, it is sweetened by frost[172].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hedysarum hedysaroides Alpine French Honeysuckle