Fabaceae FAMILY
Hedysarum occidentale
Hedysarum occidentale
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Hedysarum occidentale is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from a deep rootstock; it produces a cluster of erect stems 40 - 70cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeWestern N. America - Washington to Montana, south to Utah and Colorado
HabitatDry and often rocky soils of open areas, from the plains to about 2,600 metres[ 212 Title A Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Publication Author Craighead. J., Craighead. F. and Davis. R. Publisher The Riverside Press Year 1963 ISBN 63-7093 Description Excellent little pocket guide to the area, covering 590 species and often giving details of their uses. ].