Lomatium watsonii
(Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
Watson's desert parsley
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLomatium watsonii is a small perennial herb in the Apiaceae family with the common name of Watson's desertparsley. It is known only from mountain slopes and ridges in eastern Washington and Oregon.
Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae) with edible roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots are peeled and dried, then ground into flour for use as porridge or flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The roots are peeled and dried for later use. They are ground into flour and boiled as porridge or used as flavouring.
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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 317
