Lomatium nevadense
(S. Wats.) Coult. & Rose
Nevada biscuitroot
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLomatium nevadense is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name Nevada biscuitroot. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, where it is known from several different habitat types, including sagebrush and woodlands. It is a perennial herb growing up to about 45 centimeters tall from a taproot. The leaves are up to about 16 centimeters long, their blades divided into many oblong pointed segments. The inflorescence is an umbel of white or cream flowers.
Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family distributed in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 316
