2,646 observationsVulnerable
silvery scurfpea
Pediomelum argophyllum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fabales βΊFamily: Fabaceae βΊGenus: Pediomelum
About
Pediomelum argophyllum, synonym Psoralea argophylla, (common name silverleaf Indian breadroot) is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the central United States, as well as the three Canadian prairie provinces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Pediomelum argophyllum grows naturally as a forb, and it grows perennially.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of silvery scurfpea is Pediomelum argophyllum.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the order Fabales.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- silvery scurfpea belongs to the genus Pediomelum.