Pink fuzzybean (Strophostyles umbellata)

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

Strophostyles umbellata is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It can fix Nitrogen. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils of fields, forest edges, meadows and woodlands and clearings, mainly near the coast. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)