Higher classification Lomatium | Tribe Selineae Scientific name Lomatium foeniculaceum Rank Species | |
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Similar Lomatium, Umbelifers, Lomatium nevadense, Lomatium ambiguum, Lomatium canbyi | ||
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.
References
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