Reflexistipulus Milkvetch (Astragalus reflexistipulus)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Astragalus reflexistipulus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked. — Young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Grows in mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)