Kellogg's umbrellawort facts for kids

Tauschia kelloggii is a special kind of flowering plant. It belongs to the carrot family, just like the carrots you eat! People often call it Kellogg's umbrellawort. This plant is a perennial herb, which means it lives for more than two years. It grows back year after year.

About Kellogg's Umbrellawort

Kellogg's umbrellawort can grow up to 70 centimeters (about 2.3 feet) tall. That's almost as tall as a typical 10-year-old! Its leaves are quite interesting. They are divided into smaller sections called leaflets. These leaflets often have jagged or saw-like edges. Sometimes, these leaflets are even divided further into tiny parts.

Where It Grows

This plant is native to the mountains of Oregon and the northern parts of California. It loves to grow in different kinds of natural areas. You can find it in chaparral (a type of shrubland), in woodlands, and in forests. It adapts well to various habitats in these mountain regions.

What It Looks Like

The flowers of Kellogg's umbrellawort are yellow. They grow in a special shape called a compound umbel. Imagine an umbrella turned upside down, with many tiny flower stalks spreading out from a central point. This plant's umbel has about 10 to 20 "rays" or spokes. Each of these rays can be anywhere from 2 to 12 centimeters long.

After the flowers bloom, the plant produces small fruits. These fruits are somewhat round in shape and have noticeable ribs along their surface. They are quite small, usually less than half a centimeter long.