Engelmann's desertparsley facts for kids
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L. engelmannii
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| Lomatium engelmannii Mathias
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Lomatium engelmannii is a special kind of flowering plant. It belongs to the carrot family, just like the carrots you eat! People often call it Engelmann's desertparsley or Engelmann's lomatium. This plant is not very common.
You can find Lomatium engelmannii growing in the Klamath Mountains. This mountain range is located in southern Oregon and northern California. It loves to grow in a unique type of ground called serpentine soils.
What Does This Plant Look Like?
Lomatium engelmannii is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It grows back each year from its roots. It usually reaches a height of 10 to 30 centimeters, which is about the length of a ruler.
Roots and Stems
This plant grows from a thin taproot. A taproot is a main root that grows straight down, like a carrot. Interestingly, this plant doesn't have a visible stem above the ground. Its leaves and flower stalks grow directly from the ground.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of Lomatium engelmannii can be up to 30 centimeters long. They are very detailed, divided into many small, pointed parts.
The flowers grow in a special cluster called an umbel. An umbel looks like an umbrella, with many small flower stalks spreading out from one point. The flowers are usually purplish. These flower clusters can spread out on rays up to 13 centimeters long.
