Pediomelum esculentum
Breadroot, Breadroot Scurf Pea
Other regional names: Indian Turnip +4 more
- Indian Turnip
- Large Indian Breadroot
- Prairie Apple
- Prairie Potato
- Prairie Turnip
Also known as: Lotodes esculentum (Pursh) Kuntze +2 more
- Lotodes esculentum (Pursh) Kuntze
- Psoralea brachiata Douglas ex Hook.
- Psoralea esculenta Pursh
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Pediomelum esculentum (commonly known as Breadroot or Breadroot Scurf-Pea) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming