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Slender-flower Lemonweed
Psoralea tenuiflora

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A bean family herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw, cooked or made into flour. Caution: The leaves are poisonous.

Edible parts

Root


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lotodes floribundum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Kuntze; Psoralidium tenuiflorum (Pursh) Rydb.; and several others