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Lomatium attenuatum

Lomatium attenuatum Evert

Tapertip Desertparsley, Taper-tip Desert-parsley, Absaroka Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LOAT

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: MT , WY
Native Habitat: Scree or dry, gravelly montane slopes, canyons and foothills, grasslands, open douglas fir and riparian communities.

Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lomatium attenuatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lomatium attenuatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium attenuatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-15
Research By: CBR

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