Herb: Indian Rush-Pea


Latin name: Hoffmannseggia densiflora


Synonyms: Hoffmannseggia falcaria, Hoffmannseggia glauca


Family: Leguminosae



Edible parts of Indian Rush-Pea:

Tuber - roasted.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
30 cm
(11 3/4 inch)

Habitat of the herb:

Heavy, alkaline soils below 900 metres. Roadsides and disturbed areas in Texas.

Propagation of Indian Rush-Pea:

Seed -

Cultivation of the herb:

Heavy, alkaline soils below 900 metres. Roadsides and disturbed areas in Texas.

Medicinal use of Indian Rush-Pea:

None known

Known hazards of Hoffmannseggia densiflora:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.