Hedysarum boreale Sweet vetch (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum boreale
Sweet vetch
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The Hedysarum boreale plant species is found in Northern N. America - Saskatchewan to Arizona. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet vetch.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum boreale
Common Name:  Sweet vetch
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  The sub-species H. boreale mackenzii is said to have a slightly toxic root, but no mention about toxicity for this species has been found.

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Calcareous gravels and rocky slopes[204].

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]. 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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