Pediomelum pentaphyllum
Chihuahua Scurfpea, Small Indian Breadroot
Also known as: Lotodes pentaphyllum (L.) Kuntze +5 more
- Lotodes pentaphyllum (L.) Kuntze
- Pediomelum pentaphyllum var. pentaphyllum
- Pediomelum trinervatum Rydb.
- Psoralea esculenta Torr.
- Psoralea pentaphylla L.
- Psoralea trinervata (Rydb.) Standl.
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 pentaphyllum (commonly known as Chihuahua scurfpea or small Indian breadroot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas