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Pediomelum argophyllum

Pediomelum argophyllum (Pursh) J. Grimes

Silverleaf Indian Breadroot

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Psoralea argophylla, Psoralea collina, Psoralidium argophyllum

USDA Symbol: PEAR6

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CO , IA , IL , KS , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WI , WY
Canada: SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field

Growing Conditions

Soil Moisture: Moist

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Bibliography

Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.

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Web Reference

Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-22
Research By: TWC Staff

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