Skunktop
Psoralea mephitica
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small bean family herb. Possibly now Pediomelum mephiticum (S. Watson) Rydb.;
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in the desert and between 1,000 to 1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are peeled and eaten fresh or dried and stored for later use. They can be made into flour.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Scurfpea
Synonyms
Pediomelum cuspidatum (Pursh) Rydb.;