Herb latin name: Hedysarum sachalinense


Family: Leguminosae



Edible parts of Hedysarum sachalinense:

Root - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
45 cm
(1 foot)

Habitat of the herb:

Clayey and stony soils amongst shrubs.

Propagation of Hedysarum sachalinense:

Seed - sow in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or in the spring. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring. Great care is needed since the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Cultivation of the herb:

Clayey and stony soils amongst shrubs.

Medicinal use of Hedysarum sachalinense:

None known

Known hazards of Hedysarum sachalinense:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.