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Pediomelum hypogaeum
Pediomelum hypogaeum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb.
Subterranean Indian Breadroot , Edible Scurf-pea, Prairie-potato, Pomme Blanche
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PEHY4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AR , CO , KS , LA , MT , NE , NM , OK , TX , WYWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum hypogaeum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum hypogaeum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum hypogaeum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-27Research By: Joseph A. Marcus