Breadroot

Breadroot (Psoralea esculenta) is a perennial forb or herb found in the wild across several central and western U.S. states including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Native to parts of its range, this plant thrives in full sun with varying soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions. Known for its edible root, which has a bread-like texture when cooked, Breadroot is valued by those seeking wild edibles. Its distinctive feature includes the ability to grow up to 0.3 meters in height, making it recognizable among other low-growing plants in its habitat.