Peteria — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Peteria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Peteria glandulosa
Peteria glandulosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Peteria glandulosa is native to the semi-arid subtropical to tropical regions of northern and central Mexico, Requires a sunny position. Found in the wild on dry, gravelly and sandy soils, sometimes on limestone. soils This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Edible
Peteria scoparia
Peteria scoparia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Peteria scoparia is native to the semi-arid warm temperate to subtropical regions of southwestern N. America. Requires a sunny position.
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