Brandegee's desert-parsley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandegee's desert-parsley |
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| Lomatium brandegeei along side tributary of Chiwakum Creek, Chelan County Washington | |
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Lomatium brandegeei
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| Lomatium brandegeei (Coult. & Rose) J.F. Macbr.
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Lomatium brandegeei, also called Brandegee's desert-parsley, is a special type of plant. It is a perennial herb, which means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It also has soft stems, not woody ones like a tree. This plant belongs to the Apiaceae family, which is also known as the carrot or parsley family.
What is Brandegee's Desert-Parsley?
Brandegee's desert-parsley is a wild plant. It grows in certain parts of North America. This plant is known for its pretty yellow flowers. These flowers grow in a special shape.
Where Does Brandegee's Desert-Parsley Grow?
This plant likes to grow in specific areas. You can find it in northern Washington. It also grows further north into British Columbia, Canada. It prefers places where it can get enough sunlight and the right kind of soil.
What Does Brandegee's Desert-Parsley Look Like?
Brandegee's desert-parsley has some unique features.
- Flowers: Its flowers are yellow. They grow in groups called "compound umbels." An umbel looks like an umbrella. Many small flower stems branch out from one point.
- Blooming Time: You can usually see its yellow flowers from May to June. This is late spring and early summer.
- Roots: The plant has a fairly short taproot. A taproot is a main root that grows straight down. Think of a carrot; that's a taproot!
- Stems: The stems of this plant can grow quite tall. They are usually between 20 and 60 centimeters high. That's about 8 to 24 inches.
