Pediomelum californicum
California Indian Breadroot
Also known as: Lotodes californicum (S.Watson) Kuntze +2 more
- Lotodes californicum (S.Watson) Kuntze
- Psoralea californica S.Watson
- Psoralea monticola Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pediomelum californicum (commonly known as California Indian breadroot) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest