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Pediomelum canescens
Pediomelum canescens (Michx.) Rydb.
Buckroot
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Psoralea canescens
USDA Symbol: PECA25
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , NC , SC , VAFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum canescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum canescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum canescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-11Research By: SET