Yellow oxytrope, Maydell's oxytrope
Oxytropis maydelliana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves have 11 or 12 leaflets. They are hairy. The flowers are like pea flowers. They have yellow petals. The fruit is a dark brown pod. It has along bent beak.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on dry rocky hills.
Countries/locations it is found in
Arctic, Alaska, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots can be eaten raw or cooked. They are also frozen for later use.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
The roots are dug up at the end of the growing season before heavy frosts.
Its other names
Local names
Airaq