Alpine Sweetvetch
Hedysarum alpinum
A tall pink-flowered legume of Alberta's foothills and northern woodlands, producing long racemes of rose-pink pea-like blooms through summer. The starchy roots were historically boiled or roasted by Dene and other northern peoples. Mature plants have toxic seed pods — take care with identification.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Foothills & Northern AB, Zone 1
Light
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time
June–Aug
Use Caution— Seed pods toxic
Growing & Cultivation
Growing information for Alpine Sweetvetch is coming soon.
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Contribute your knowledgeAlways verify plant identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. This information is for educational purposes only.
