Ma's Pediomelum esculentum
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Ma's Pediomelum esculentum information
Traditional knowledge
"Indian bread root" has been a staple food source for the Niisitapi. The tuberous root is collected and can be dried or used promptly. Common preparations include pounding into a powder to be mixed into soups or mixed with fat for a doughy snack.
Description
Low-growing perennial (<50 cm) with a large tuberous root, dense silky white hairs throughout, and leaves divided into five leaflets on long stalks. Produces dense spikes of purple pea-like flowers above the foliage.
References
GBIF.org (06 June 2025) GBIF Occurrence Download https://doi.org/10.15468/dl.jmycja
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Using MaxEnt and known species observations and environmental data such as elevation, aspect, or local climate, the question being answered is "Given the characteristics of where this species has been reported where might we find suitable habitat?"