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Sophora sericea, commonly known as silky locoweed, is a perennial herb that thrives in the wild across regions including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and various areas of Mexico. Sophora sericea (Latin: Sophora sericea, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sophora sericea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sophora sericea is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ARI, COL, KAN, MXE, MXN, and NWM. Sophora sericea thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sophora sericea grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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