Fabaceae Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.

Breadroot Scurfpea

Montana Indian - Food, Winter Use Food

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 20

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Scientific name: Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.
USDA symbol: PEES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Breadroot Scurfpea
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Peeled, sliced roots dried for winter use.

RECRD: 10199 id: 25740

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