Hedysarum occidentale Liquorice root (Leguminosae)

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Hedysarum occidentale
Liquorice root
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The Hedysarum occidentale plant species is found in Western N. America - Montana to Washington, south to Utah and Colorado. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Liquorice root.

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Latin Name:  Hedysarum occidentale
Common Name:  Liquorice root
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Dry and often rocky soils of open areas, frm the plais to about 2,600 metres[212].

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 is closely related to H. boreale[212]. 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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