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Sanicula graveolens

Sanicula graveolens Poepp. ex DC.

Northern Sanicle, Sierra Sanicle, Sierran Black-snakeroot

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s): Sanicula graveolens var. septentrionalis, Sanicula nevadensis, Sanicula nevadensis var. septentrionalis, Sanicula septentrionalis

USDA Symbol: SAGR5

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 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , WA , WY
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes, open forests, thickets.

Web Reference

Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of Washington
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-17
Research By: CBR

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