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Pediomelum esculentum

*Prairie Turnip*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Note: These plants loose there tops at the end of summer. A process that helps them to distribute their seeds.

Soil: Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full
Height: .5'-1.5'
Color: Blue
Blooms: May-July
Leaves: The compound palm-like leaves are divided into 5 silver, hairy, oblong leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

This is a very unusual plant and is a good one for the plant collector! Useful for upland restoration projects along shorelines.

Interesting Facts

Food Uses: Many Native Americans used it as an important source of food. Lewis and Clark ate it on their journey. Many settlers bought 'bread root' from Native Americans. It was eaten raw, boiled, or ground into flour.
Other Uses: Tea from the roots was used as a stimulant and to treat constipation. Tea from the lower leaves was a fever remedy and a snakebite treatment.
Other Names:Indian Breadroot, Indian Potato, Pomme Blanche, Teepsenee , Psoralea esculenta

Option		Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots		$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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