Silky Sophora (Sophora sericea)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Sophora sericea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour, it is chewed as a delicacy. — A sweet flavour, it is chewed as a delicacy.

Habitat & North American Range

Prairies and dry hills. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)