What is Indigo?
Indigofera tinctoria, commonly known as Indigo, is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigo (Latin: Indigofera tinctoria, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Indigo? — PlantSage
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What is Indigo
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Indigo safe to eat?
Indigo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Indigo grow?
Indigo is a member of the Fabaceae family native to DZ, ANG, ASS, BAN, BOT, and BKN. Indigo thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Indigo at home?
Indigo grows best in USDA zone 5-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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