Hedysarum vicioides

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 70 cm tall.

Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant. It grows between 2,500-3,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Siberia

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw or cooked. They are also dried and ground into a powder.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. They should be soaked for 24 hours before planting.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hedysarum alpinum var. vicioides (Turcz.) B. Fedtsch.; Hedysarum esculentum Ledeb.; Hedysarum ussuriense Schischk. & Kom.; Hedysarum vicioides subsp. vicioides;