Indian potato, Sweetroots
Hedysarum americanum
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A plant that forms tufts from thick rootstocks.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw or boiled along with other food.
It has been a staple food.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Trih
Synonyms
Hedysarum alpinum subsp. americanum (Pursh) B. Fedtsch.; Hedysarum americanum (Michx.) Britton; Hedysarum auriculatum Eastw.;