Fabaceae Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.
Breadroot Scurfpea
Montana Indian - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 61
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Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.
Scientific name: Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.
USDA symbol: PEES (
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Common names: Breadroot Scurfpea
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Roots shredded, dried and stored for future use.
RECRD: 45514 id: 25736