Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)

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

True Indigo or Indigofera tinctoria is a perennial plant reaching a height of 1-2 m upon maturity. Branches are spreading or ascending and are often woody. The leaves are pinnate. It is one of the major sources of deep blue dye.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The deep blue dye obtained from the leaves is sometimes used to counteract the slightly yellow colour of icing sugar. — The deep blue dye obtained from the leaves is sometimes used to counteract the slightly yellow colour of icing sugar.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5)