Hedysarum hedysaroides (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum hedysaroides
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The Hedysarum hedysaroides plant species is found in S. and C. Europe, Arctic Russia and Western N. America. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. obscurum.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum hedysaroides
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Schinz.&Thell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Gravel river bars, roadsides, rocky hills and meadows, 1200 - 2500 metres in the Alps[172, 187].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary garden soil that is moist in summer[187] and a sunny position[1], preferring a deep well-drained sandy loam[1, 200]. This species is hardy to about -20°c[187]. 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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