Northern sweet vetch, Licorice root, Sweet root
Hedysarum boreale
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has a taproot. The flowers are red coloured. The pods have ridges across them.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 3.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young tender roots are eaten. They can be sliced and eaten raw or boiled, baked, fried or added to soups. They are also used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Root