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Nashville Breadroot, Glade Potato, Whiterim Scurfpea

Pediomelumsubacaule

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pediomelum (pee-dee-oh-MEL-um)

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Species

subacaule (sub-a-KAW-lee)

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Synonym

Psoralea subacaulis

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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amazondoc

Lebanon, TN (Zone 7a) | October 2014 | positive

I have a small natural glade on my property, and the breadroot is beautiful in the spring. It's quite ephemeral, though, so it wouldn't m...Read More

Cville_Gardener

Clarksville, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2013 | positive

The tuberous roots are edible and yam-like. Native Americans would consume them fresh, dry them for winter use, or grind them into flower...Read More

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