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Pediomelum esculentum (Large indian breadroot)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.

Large Indian breadroot, Indian breadroot

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonyms: Psoralea esculenta

USDA Symbol: PEES

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Distribution

USA: AR , CO , IA , KS , LA , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , NY , OK , SD , TX , WI , WY
Canada: MB , SK
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Pediomelum esculentum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pediomelum esculentum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum esculentum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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