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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or in the spring[200]. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring. Great care is needed since the plant dislikes root disturbance[200].

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