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Lomatium bentonitum

Lomatium bentonitum K.M. Carlson & Mansfield

Bentonite Desertparsley, Bentonite Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LOBE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: ID , OR
Native Habitat: Clay badlands, pinon-juniper woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-15
Research By: CBR

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