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Pediomelum hypogaeum var. hypogaeum

Pediomelum hypogaeum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb. var. hypogaeum

Subterranean Indian Breadroot, Indian Breadroot, Edible Scurf-pea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Psoralea hypogaea, Psoralea scaposa var. breviscapa

USDA Symbol: PEHYH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , OK , TX , WY

Bibliography

Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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