Hedysarum boreale mackenzii Liquorice root (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum boreale mackenzii
Liquorice root
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The Hedysarum boreale mackenzii plant species is found in Western N. America - Colorado. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Liquorice root. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. mackenzii. Richardson.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum boreale mackenzii
Common Name:  Liquorice root
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Richardson.)Löve.&D.Löve.

Known Hazards:  The root is said to be slightly toxic.

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Calcareous gravels and slopes[172].

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]. Does well in the rock garden or border[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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