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Reveal, James L.

Lomatium orientale

Lomatium orientale J.M. Coult. & Rose

Northern Idaho Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Cogswellia orientalis

USDA Symbol: LOOR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , IA , ID , KS , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , UT , WA , WY
Canada: MB , SK

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-08-02
Research By: CBR

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