Crazy Weed (Oxytropis lambertii)

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

Oxytropis lambertii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. The whole plant, including the roots, is eaten by horses. No further details are given, but caution is advised, see notes at top of page. Used to make a mush, or parched and used for food. — The whole plant, including the roots, is eaten by horses.; No further details are given, but caution is advised, see notes at top of page.; Used to make a mush, or parched and used for food.; This report is probably referring to the seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry prairies, calcareous gravels and bluffs. Limestone outcrops in Texas. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)