Petalostemon candidum var. oligophyllus
(Torr.) Shinn.
White prairie clover
Fabaceae Edible: Leaves, Root, Leaves - tea
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Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family, a variety of white prairie clover.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used for tea. The roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Synonyms
Dalea candida var. oligophylla
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
