Cassioides Indigofera (Indigofera cassioides)

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

Indigofera cassioides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The flowers are occasionally eaten as a vegetable. — The flowers are occasionally eaten as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Sal forests and hills to 2700 metres. (Zone 8)