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Lomatium caruifolium
Lomatium caruifolium (Hook. & Arn.) J.M. Coult. & Rose
Alkali Desertparsley, Alkali Desert-parsley, Alkali Desert Parsley, Alkali Parsnip, Caraway Leaved Lomatium
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LOCA5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Wet, clay depressions, vernal pools, open grasslands.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lomatium caruifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lomatium caruifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium caruifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-15Research By: CBR