Plant Details

Onobrychis viciifolia

Sainfoin

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Onobrychis viciifolia.

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General Information

Scientific name: Onobrychis viciifolia
Also known as: Sainfoin

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

One report states that the plant is edible, but it does not specify which particular part of the plant can be consumed.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 15/09