Plant Details

Desmanthus illinoensis

Prairie Mimosa, Illinois bundleflower

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General Information

Scientific name: Desmanthus illinoensis
Also known as: Prairie Mimosa, Illinois bundleflower

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.30 m
Width: 1.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

The cooked seeds of this plant are rich in protein but have little flavor. The seed pods are about 25 mm long and contain 3-5 small seeds. In nature, they are easily dispersed, but if they are seen as a valuable crop in this country, they should be produced freely here.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 15/10