Plant Details

Astragalus glycyphyllos

Milk vetch, Licorice milkvetch

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General Information

Scientific name: Astragalus glycyphyllos
Also known as: Milk vetch, Licorice milkvetch

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.20 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Root, Tea
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, 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