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Rushpea (Indian)
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Hoffmanseggia glauca
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Also known as, "Hog-potato", in reference to the
large tubers about 6 inches under ground, these
tubers were once fed to hogs. Other common name
is, "Mesquite Weed", in reference to the leaves of
this plant resemble small, mesquite seedling plants.
This plant grows in scattered colonies, large and
small. Flowers March to September. Western Indian
tribes gathered these tubers and roasted them for
food. Adapted to various soils on the plains, deserts,
rangelands, along open slopes, hillsides and bluffs.
Good browse for deer and antelope. Fair grazing for
livestock.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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