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Lomatium dissectum
Lomatium dissectum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Fernleaf Biscuitroot, Fernleaf Desert-parsley
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LODI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Fernleaf Desert-parsley is a member of the carrot family (family Apiaceae), which includes mainly aromatic herbs with hollow stems and fern-like leaves. Small flowers in umbels, further grouped into a compound umbel.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4-1/2 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , SK
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSupports Conservation Biological Control
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lomatium dissectum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lomatium dissectum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium dissectum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-07Research By: TWC Staff