Pediomelum hypogaeum
Subterranean Indian Breadroot
Also known as: Lotodes hypogaeum (Nutt.) Kuntze +2 more
- Lotodes hypogaeum (Nutt.) Kuntze
- Psoralea hypogaea Nutt.
- Psoralea hypogaea Torr. & A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Pediomelum hypogaeum (commonly known as subterranean Indian breadroot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms