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Ligusticum scoticum ssp. scoticum
Ligusticum scoticum L. ssp. scoticum
Scottish Licorice-root, Scotch Lovage
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LISCS2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
The genus name, Ligusticum, is named after the Italian city of Liguria.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Venation: Reticulate
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Leaf Apex: Acute
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Flower: Petals 5
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CT , MA , ME , NH , NY , RICanada: NB , NS , PE
Web Reference
Webref 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant TrustWebref 92 - New York Natural Heritage Program - Online Conservation Guides (2021) State University of New York, New York Dept of Environmental Conservation
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ligusticum scoticum ssp. scoticum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ligusticum scoticum ssp. scoticum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ligusticum scoticum ssp. scoticum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-14Research By: TWC Staff