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Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum (Texas plains indian breadroot)
Strickland, Sam C.

Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum

Pediomelum latestipulatum (Shinners) Mahler var. latestipulatum

Texas Plains Indian Breadroot, Scurfpea, Scurf-pea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Psoralea latestipulata

USDA Symbol: PELAL2

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 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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