Pediomelum rhombifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) Rydb.

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Synonyms

• Psoralea rhombifolia Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
• Pediomelum coryi Tharp & F.A.Barkley [valid]
• Psoralea decipiens M.E.Jones [valid]
• Lotodes rhombifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
• Pediomelum brachypus Rydb. [valid]
• Pediomelum sonorae Rydb. [valid]
• Psoralea brachypus Standl. [valid]

Description

Pediomelum rhombifolium (also called Rhomboid Pediomelum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are composed of three leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Pediomelum rhombifolium is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pediomelum rhombifolium is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two small, rhomboid-shaped leaves.

Pediomelum rhombifolium (Rhombic Indian Breadroot, Rhombic-leaved Indian Breadroot, Rhombic-leaf Indian Breadroot) - Uses, Benefits & Care (selinawamucii.com)

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