Fabaceae Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb.

Breadroot Scurfpea

Sioux - Food, Winter Use Food

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 13

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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: Sioux
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Plant gathered and hung up for winter use.

RECRD: 20931 id: 25751

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