Hebepetala Indigofera (Indigofera hebepetala)

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

Indigofera hebepetala is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. 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: Nuts/Seeds, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The flowers and tender fruits (probably the immature seed pods) are coked as a vegetable or are pickled. — The flowers and tender fruits (probably the immature seed pods) are coked as a vegetable or are pickled.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady places, 2100 - 3000 metres in Jaunsar, Uttar Pradesh. Open places at elevations of 1600 - 2800 metres in Nepal. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)