Lomatium bicolor var. leptocarpum
(Torr. & Gray) Schlessman
Wasatch desert parsley
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLomatium bicolor (Wasatch desertparsley) is an herb of the family Apiaceae that occurs in two varieties, Lomatium bicolor var. leptocarpum and Lomatium bicolor var. bicolor. It is 20–50 cm tall and the stems are split at the ground. Lomatium bicolor has glabrous, or mildly scabrous, compound umbels with yellow flowers that have relatively wide petals. The petioles are 9–14 cm long.
Description
A temperate herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) native to the Wasatch desert region.
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Edible Uses
The roots are dried and used for food, or eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The roots are dried and used for food. They are also eaten fresh.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 313
