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Lomatium scabrum

Lomatium scabrum (J.M. Coult. & Rose) Mathias

Rough Desertparsley, Rough Desert-parsley, Rough Desert Parsley, Rough Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LOSC3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Greenish yellow.

Distribution

USA: AZ , NV , UT
Native Habitat: Open, rocky places in semi-desert habitats.

Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-16
Research By: CBR

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