Squaw Potato, Oregon yampah

Perideridia oregana

Physical Characteristics

Perideridia oregana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Washington to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 60, 105]. A pleasant nutty taste[95]. The root can also be dried and stored for later use[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known