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Orogenia linearifolia

Orogenia linearifolia S. Watson

Great Basin Indian Potato

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Orogenia linearifolia var. lata

USDA Symbol: ORLI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CO , ID , OR , UT , WA , WY

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-16
Research By: TWC Staff

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