Pomme De Prairie (Noun)
Meaning
Densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prairie turnip, also known as pomme de prairie, is a plant species native to the Great Plains region of North America.
- In the 18th century, the French explorers in North America called the prairie turnip pomme de prairie, which translates to "prairie apple" in English.
- Pomme de prairie is a densely hairy perennial plant that grows in the wild in central North America, with edible tuberous roots that are rich in nutrients.
- The tubers of the pomme de prairie plant can be cooked and eaten like potatoes, and were an important food source for many Native American tribes.
- In the wild, pomme de prairie typically grows in well-drained soils and full sun, often in association with other prairie plants like big bluestem and switchgrass.