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Lomatium torreyi
Lomatium torreyi (J.M. Coult. & Rose) J.M. Coult. & Rose
Sierra Biscuitroot, Sierran Desertparsley, Sierran Desert-parsley, Sierran Desert Parsley, Torrey's Lomatium
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LOTO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Granite crevices in pine forests.
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 torreyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lomatium torreyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium torreyi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-16Research By: CBR