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Pediomelum hypogaeum var. hypogaeum
Pediomelum hypogaeum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb. var. hypogaeum
Subterranean Indian Breadroot, Indian Breadroot, Edible Scurf-pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Psoralea hypogaea, Psoralea scaposa var. breviscapa
USDA Symbol: PEHYH
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , OK , TX , WYBibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of MontanaWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum hypogaeum var. hypogaeum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum hypogaeum var. hypogaeum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum hypogaeum var. hypogaeum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-01Research By: TWC Staff