Psoralea Esculenta (Noun)
Meaning
Densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Psoralea esculenta has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries as a nutritious food source.
- The region's native tribe has traditionally used psoralea esculenta for its edible tuberous roots.
- Psoralea esculenta is also known as prairie turnip, due to its similarity in taste to turnips.
- Cougars and bobcats have been observed preying on animals that feed on the psoralea esculenta plant.
- Wildlife such as deer and rodents rely on psoralea esculenta as a valuable source of nutrition.