Indian Rush-Pea (Hoffmannseggia densiflora)

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

Hoffmannseggia densiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tuber - roasted. — Tuber - roasted.

Habitat & North American Range

Heavy, alkaline soils below 900 metres. Roadsides and disturbed areas in Texas. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)