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Pediomelum linearifolium
Pediomelum linearifolium (Torr. & A. Gray) J. Grimes
Narrowleaf Indian Breadroot, Narrow-leaf Scurf-pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Psoralea linearifolia, Psoralidium linearifolium, Psoralidium linearifolium var. palodurense, Psoralidium linearifolium var. texense
USDA Symbol: PELI10
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , NE , OK , SD , TX , WYWeb Reference
Webref 76 - Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses (1996) Kansas State UniversityWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pediomelum linearifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pediomelum linearifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pediomelum linearifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-01Research By: TWC Staff