Astragalus crassicarpus - Ground plum

Ground plum (Astragalus crassicarpus) is a nitrogen-fixing perennial of cold semi-arid North American prairies and plains, grown for its fleshy, plum-like seedpods eaten raw or cooked.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Nitrogen fixer¹
• Attracting beneficial insects¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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