Broadsheath desertparsley facts for kids
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L. vaginatum
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| Lomatium vaginatum (M.E.Jones) J.M.Coult. & Rose
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Broadsheath desertparsley (scientific name: Lomatium vaginatum) is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the carrot family, just like the carrots you might eat! This plant is known for its interesting leaves and yellow flowers.
What is Broadsheath Desertparsley?
Broadsheath desertparsley is a perennial herb. This means it is a plant that lives for more than two years. It can grow to be about 45 centimeters (around 1.5 feet) tall. It has a thick root called a taproot that helps it find water deep in the ground.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is native to parts of northern California. You can also find it in nearby areas of Oregon and Nevada. It especially likes to grow on the Modoc Plateau. It often lives in places with sagebrush plants or in open woodlands.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of the broadsheath desertparsley are very unique. They are divided and split into many narrow, thin parts. Leaves that grow higher up on the stem have special coverings called sheaths. These sheaths wrap around the stem.
The plant's yellow flowers grow in a special cluster. This cluster is shaped like an umbrella and is called an umbel.
