Pediomelum reverchonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
1052818
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) Rydb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 19 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052156
Common Names
- Pediomelum reverchonii
- Reverchon's Indian Wheat
- Prairie Indian Wheat
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Pediomelum reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Indian breadroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada and can be found in prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pediomelum reverchonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pediomelum reverchonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Pediomelum reverchonii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape and can be divided in early spring.
Where to Find Pediomelum reverchonii
Pediomelum reverchonii is found in the United States and Canada.
Species in the Pediomelum genus
Pediomelum cuspidatum, Pediomelum cyphocalyx, Pediomelum hypogaeum, Pediomelum rhombifolium, Pediomelum subacaule, Pediomelum canescens, Pediomelum castoreum, Pediomelum esculentum, Pediomelum linearifolium, Pediomelum megalanthum, Pediomelum mephiticum, Pediomelum argophyllum, Pediomelum latestipulatum, Pediomelum palmeri, Pediomelum digitatum, Pediomelum aromaticum, Pediomelum pentaphyllum, Pediomelum piedmontanum, Pediomelum californicum, Pediomelum pentaphyllum, Pediomelum reverchonii, Pediomelum pariense, Pediomelum tenuiflorum, Pediomelum verdiense, Pediomelum humile,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pediomelum reverchonii (S.Watson) Rydb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.