Prairie turnip (Pediomelum esculentum), a traditional Indigenous food plant

Name/Title

Prairie turnip (Pediomelum esculentum), a traditional Indigenous food plant

Entry/Object ID

1971.861.1

Description

An edible underground fungus, also called Indian Bread. Sometimes found on east side of Riding Mountain National Park. This specimen believed to be one of the largest found in this area

Collection

Male Inventory

Category

X21-Wood and Plants
Miscellaneous

Acquisition

Accession

1971.861.1-2