Canadian milk vetch
Astragalus canadensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tall herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are branching. The leaves are compound. There are 12-15 bluish green leaflets. The flowers are creamy yellow. They are in dense spikes.

There are 2,000 Astragalus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The root is eaten raw or boiled as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Root, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Astragalus carolinianus L.; Astragaulus halei Rydb.; and others