Psoralea mephitica
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: psoralea
Plant ID (slug): psoralea-mephitica
Numeric ID: 25695
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Psoralea mephitica is a PERENNIAL. 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 dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Western N. America - S.W. Rockies.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 85]. It can also be dried, ground into a powder and used in soups or with cereals for making bread etc[161].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity for this species has been found, at least some members of this genus contain furanocoumarins, these substances can cause photosensitivity in some people[65].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Psoralea mephitica
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