Astragalus canadensis - Canada milkvetch

Canada milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) is a nitrogen-fixing perennial legume of cold semi-arid North American prairie and open woodland. Its root is edible raw or boiled, though a bitter root can indicate toxic alkaloids and should be avoided.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Astragalus spp. - Milkvetch
• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Nitrogen fixer¹
• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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