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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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Greenish yellow.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NV , UTNative Habitat: Open, rocky places in semi-desert habitats.
Web Reference
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of MontanaWebref 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 PlantsFNA: Find Lomatium scabrum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium scabrum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-16Research By: CBR