White rim scurfpea, Nashville breadroot
Pediomelum subacaule
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A bean family herb. It has a tuberous root. This can be 5-10 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. The stems in 5-20 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry limestone areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The root can be eaten raw or dried and ground into flour and used in soups.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Glade potato, White rim Indian breadroot
Synonyms
Psoralea subacaule Torr. & A. Gray;