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Reveal, James L.

Lomatium nuttallii

Lomatium nuttallii (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr.

Nuttall's Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Aletes megarrhiza, Aletes nuttallii, Cynomarathrum nuttallii, Lomatium megarrhizum, Neoparrya megarrhiza, Peucedanum megarrhizum

USDA Symbol: LONU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , NE , NM , SD , WY

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-08-15
Research By: CBR

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