Astragalus glycyphyllos
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Astragalus glycyphyllos
Also known as:
Milk vetch, Licorice milkvetch
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.20 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable
Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Root, Tea
Root, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Carbon farming, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Carbon farming, Fragrant
Description
The herbs are often used to make tea. The roots are sometimes used as a substitute for licorice, but not because of the taste, only because of the texture of the roots.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Provides support and ground cover, helps prevent weeds and retains moisture. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, improving overall ecosystem health. |
|
Plantago coronopus Buck's-Horn Plantain |
Provides nitrogen fixation and improves soil fertility. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Provides shade and habitat for beneficial insects, contributing to biodiversity. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Helps deter pests with its thorny structure while providing berries for food. |