Pediomelum sp.
Breadroot, Breadroot
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Pediomelum sp. (Breadroot) is a native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lupinus: Pediomelum has leaves clustered basally; Lupinus has leaves evenly distributed along stems.; vs Trifolium: Pediomelum has fruits mostly hidden in calyx; Trifolium has small round pods in dense heads.; vs Astragalus: Pediomelum has basal leaf clusters; Astragalus has leaves distributed along stems.; vs Lotus: Pediomelum has leaves clustered at base; Lotus has leaves along stems.; vs Ladeania: Pediomelum has basal leaf clusters; Ladeania has leaves distributed along stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pediomelum sp. native to California?
Yes. Pediomelum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Pediomelum sp. belong to?
Pediomelum sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Pediomelum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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