Ma's Pediomelum esculentum

Probability map

Probability map

Pediomelum esculentum - voucher

Voucher

Pediomelum esculentum - Field picture

Field Photo

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