Short toothed milk vetch
Astragalus canadensis var. brevidens

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.

The leaves accumulate nitrates that are poisonous to animals.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in wetlands or scrub.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Astragalus brevidens Rydb.; Astragalus pachystachys Rydb.; Astragalus spicatus Torr. & A. Gray; Astragalus torreyi Rydb.; Astragalus tristis Torr. & A. Gray;