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Lomatium macrocarpum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name bigseed biscuitroot. It is native to much of western North America, where it can be found in various types of habitat, including the grasslands of the Great Plains. It is spreading or erect perennial herb growing up to about half a meter long with hairy, gray-green herbage. The leaves are up to about 24 centimeters long and are intricately divided into many small, narrow segments. The flower cluster bears an umbel of yellowish, purplish, or white flowers. The fruit is a compressed, winged, round or oval disc up to about 2 centimeters long.
Perennial herb
6 - 19 in Tall
Spreading
Moderate
White, Yellow, Purple
Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moderate
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Rocky slopes, woodlands
Northern Oak Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 4 likely
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