False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Amorpha fruticosa is a deciduous nitrogen fixing shrub in the legume family. Found wild in most of the contiguous United States, southeastern Canada, and northern Mexico and introduced to Europe. Asia and other continents. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. It has minor edible use and some additional uses including: Bedding; Dye; Insecticide; Oil; Repellent; Shelterbelt; and Soil stabilization.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The crushed fruit is used as a condiment. — The crushed fruit is used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

River banks, rich moist thickets etc. Grows chiefly in limestone soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)