Hedysarum alpinum Alpine sweetvetch (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum alpinum
Alpine sweetvetch
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The Hedysarum alpinum plant species is found in N. America. to N. Asia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine sweetvetch. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. americanum. H. boreale. Hort. non Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum alpinum
Common Name:  Alpine sweetvetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Calcareous rocks and gravelly soils, north to Alaska[43].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary garden soil in a sunny position, preferring a deep well-drained sandy loam[1, 200]. Plants strongly resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[1]. The var H. alpinum americanum. Michx. is used for food[61, 177]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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