Hedysarum alpinum
The story
In the Arctic regions, the Iñupiaq people have long relied on alpine sweetvetch for sustenance. Known as 'masu' or 'aigak,' this plant's roots provided essential nutrition during harsh winters. The plant's significance is woven into the cultural fabric of the community, symbolizing resilience and survival in one of the world's most challenging environments.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Alpine sweetvetch is not only edible but also plays a role in the ecosystem. As a legume, it can help improve soil quality by fixing nitrogen, making it beneficial for companion planting. This can enhance the growth of nearby plants, contributing to a healthier garden.
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Alpine sweetvetch has edible roots that are sometimes referred to as eskimo potato. These roots can be a nutritious addition to meals, especially in regions where they grow. However, be sure to prepare them properly, as not all parts of the plant may be safe to eat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Hedysarum alpinum is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name alpine sweetvetch, bear root, or eskimo potato. It is called masu, mashu, masru or mazu in the Iñupiaq language, and as food aigak, meaning edible root. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. In North America it is widespread in Canada and the northernmost United States, including Alaska.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hedysarum alpinum
- Slug
- hedysarum-alpinum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Hedysarum
- Species
- alpinum
- Wikidata QID
- Q247393
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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