Roundleaf Leather Root (Psoralea orbicularis)

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

Psoralea orbicularis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places below 1500 metres in California. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)