Hoffmannseggia densiflora
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| Hoffmannseggia densiflora | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 6.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Hoffmannseggia densiflora (common name: indian rush-pea)
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The plant is likely to require a sunny position and to succeed in alkaline and heavy soils[K].
Range: South-western N. America - California to Texas and Mexico.
Habitat: Heavy, alkaline soils below 900 metres[1]. Roadsides and disturbed areas in Texas[2].
Edibility: Tuber - roasted[3][4][5][2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Heavy Clay: Grows in heavy-clay soils.
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References
- ↑ Munz, David. A California Flora. University of California Press, 1959.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Diggs, George and Barney Lipscomb. Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute, 1999.
- ↑ Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.
- ↑ Yanovsky, Elias. Food Plants of the North American Indians Publication 237. US Department of Agriculture.
- ↑ Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.