Snow pea, Chinese

After several years, this old, traditional Native American herb reveals its secret: medicinal roots, harvested in spring. Dosages and applications are described online. Experimenting with medicinal herbs requires knowledge and caution. Higher dosages can be fatal! Roots are usually very well suited for normal consumption. Bite off a small piece; if the taste is good, it's safe; if they are bitter, spit them out, as they are slightly toxic. The plant is winter-hardy here and thrives in both moist and dry areas, and in the sun as well as in the shade! The leaves grow in pairs, much like acacia-like plants, "on top" of the long clusters of green-white tubular flowers, which resemble lupines, reaching a height of 75-150 cm. Bees love to crawl into these nutrient-rich flowers. After ripening, cheerful rattling pods with seeds appear. There is also an Asian relative of the Canadian Milk Vetch, which has the same effect.

Names:
Latin: Astragalus canadensis
Dutch: Hokjespeul
Also: Huang Qi
English: Milk Vetch