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Sanicula tuberosa
Sanicula tuberosa Torr.
Turkey Pea, Turkey-pea, Tuberous Sanicle
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SATU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Open gravelly meadows, roadsides, chaparral, woodlands, 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 Sanicula tuberosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sanicula tuberosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sanicula tuberosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-17Research By: CBR