Gerardiana Caragana (Caragana gerardiana)

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

Caragana gerardiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations of 3700 - 4100 metres in Xizang Province in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)