Pediomelum — 11 species
Botanical species in the genus Pediomelum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Pediomelum argophyllum
Pediomelum argophyllum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Pediomelum argophyllum is native to the central belt of N. America, from southern Canada toTexas and, as such, will be subject to a continental climate in much of its range with very hot summers and very cold winters. Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils.
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Pediomelum californicum
Pediomelum californicum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Pediomelum canescens
Pediomelum canescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Pediomelum castoreum
Pediomelum castoreum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil. Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small.
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Pediomelum cuspidatum
Pediomelum cuspidatum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Pediomelum cuspidatum is native to the central belt of N. America, from northern USA toTexas and, as such, will be subject to a continental climate in much of its range with very hot summers and very cold winters. Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils.
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Pediomelum esculentum
Pediomelum esculentum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Pediomelum esculentum is native to the central belt of N. America, from southern Canada toTexas and, as such, will be subject to a continental climate in much of its range with very hot summers and very cold winters. Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil.
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Pediomelum hypogaeum
Pediomelum hypogaeum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Pediomelum mephiticum
Pediomelum mephiticum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Pediomelum pentaphyllum
Pediomelum pentaphyllum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Pediomelum pentaphyllum is found from the warm temperate regions of southern USA to the tropical zone of central Mexico. It can be found growing in semi-arid areas in the north of its range, where it can experience frosts, to tropical deciduous forests in the south, where mean annual rainfall can be around 2,050mm. Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils.
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Pediomelum subacaule
Pediomelum subacaule
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally require a well-drained soil in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Pediomelum tenuiflorum
Pediomelum tenuiflorum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil. Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance, they are best planted out into their permanent positions whilst still small.
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