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Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum
Pediomelum latestipulatum (Shinners) Mahler var. latestipulatum
Texas Plains Indian Breadroot, Scurfpea, Scurf-pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Psoralea latestipulata
USDA Symbol: PELAL2
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: TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum latestipulatum var. latestipulatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-01Research By: TWC Staff