Lomatium foeniculaceum
| Lomatium foeniculaceum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Tribe: | Selineae |
| Genus: | Lomatium |
| Species: | L. foeniculaceum |
| Binomial name | |
| Lomatium foeniculaceum (Nutt.) J.M.Coult. & Rose | |
Lomatium foeniculaceum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name desert biscuitroot. It is native to much of western and central North America, where it grows in many types of habitat.
Description
Lomatium foeniculaceum is a hairy perennial herb growing up to 30 centimeters long from a taproot. It lacks a stem, producing upright inflorescences and leaves from ground level. The leaves are up to about 30 centimeters long and are intricately divided into many small, narrow segments. The inflorescence is an umbel of many spreading clusters of small yellow or purplish flowers. The plant has a strong scent and the edible leaves taste like parsley, a close relative.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Lomatium foeniculaceum
- USDA Plants Profile: Lomatium foeniculaceum
- Missouri Plants
- Lomatium foeniculaceum - Photo gallery
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