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Pediomelum latestipulatum
Pediomelum latestipulatum (Shinners) Mahler
Texas Plains Indian Breadroot, Scurfpea, Scurf-pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PELA18
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXHerbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0207 Collected Apr. 7, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth WhiteNPSOT 0198 Collected Mar. 28, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum latestipulatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum latestipulatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum latestipulatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-01Research By: