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Lomatium utriculatum
Lomatium utriculatum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) J.M. Coult. & Rose
Common Lomatium, Spring Gold
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Lomatium vaseyi
USDA Symbol: lout
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Little spheres of tiny, bright yellow flowers in umbels above finely divided, carrot-like leaves.
The genus Lomatium is composed of about 80 species restricted to western North America. The genus name, derived from the Greek loma ("a border"), refers to the wings on the fruit. In California Native Americans ate the leaves raw in the early spring, when they are still crisp.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Distribution: British Columbia south to California west of Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada.
Native Habitat: Grassy slopes, meadows, and woodlands.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSupports Conservation Biological Control
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lomatium utriculatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lomatium utriculatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lomatium utriculatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff