Pediomelum cuspidatum
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Pediomelum cuspidatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Pediomelum |
Species: | P. cuspidatum
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Binomial name | |
Pediomelum cuspidatum (Pursh) Rydb.
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Pediomelum cuspidatum (also known as Psoralea cuspidata) is a
palmately
divided into 5 linear-elliptic leaflets that are 2-4 centimeters long. The flowers, borne in condensed spikes from the leaves, are light blue and pea-like.
Cultivation and uses
Pediomelum cuspidata emerges in late Spring, and sets few seeds, unlike its smaller, fecund cousin Pediomelum hypogaeum. The species has edible tuberous roots, although some sources describe it as 'bitter'.
References
- Delena Tull (1987), Edible and Useful Pants of Texas and the Southwest, pgs 86-87
- H.D. Harrington (1967), Edible Native Plants of the Rocky Mountains, pg 206