Indian Parsley, syn. Fernleaf Biscuitroot, syn.  Fernleaf Lomatium, syn. Giant Lomatium - Apiaceae (Carrot Family)  Lomatium dissectum
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Lomatium dissectum flower buds
leaves of Lomatium dissectum or Indian Parsley
photo by Todd Stout
Lomatium dissectum plant
  


Photo Details
1. and 2.  photos taken at Red Butte Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah - April 15, 2006
1. Flower buds
2. leaves
©Nicky Davis
3. Plant
©Todd Stout

Characteristics
Native, drought  tolerant  perennial plant growing from 2 to 4 feet  tall.  Basal leaves are pinnately divided.  Yellow to greenish flowers in umbrels  bloom from April to June .

Host Plant
Host  plant  for  the  Black Swallowtail

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