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Sanicula bipinnatifida

Sanicula bipinnatifida Douglas ex Hook.

Purple Sanicle

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Sanicula bipinnatifida var. flava

USDA Symbol: SABI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Listed as a threatened species in Canada.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 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 Sanicula bipinnatifida in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sanicula bipinnatifida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sanicula bipinnatifida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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