Nevada biscuitroot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nevada biscuitroot |
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L. nevadense
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| Lomatium nevadense (S.Watson) J.M.Coult. & Rose
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Lomatium nevadense is a type of flowering plant often called the Nevada biscuitroot. It belongs to the carrot family, which also includes carrots and celery!
This plant grows naturally in the western United States and northern Mexico. You can find it in different places like sagebrush fields and woodlands. It's a perennial herb, meaning it lives for more than two years and doesn't have a woody stem. It can grow up to about 45 centimeters (about 1.5 feet) tall.
About the Nevada Biscuitroot
The Nevada biscuitroot is a cool plant that gets its name from where it grows and its root. It's part of a big group of plants called Lomatium, which are known for their strong taproots. These roots often look like a carrot or parsnip.
What it Looks Like
The Nevada biscuitroot grows from a thick root called a taproot. This root helps the plant find water deep in the soil.
Its leaves can be up to about 16 centimeters (about 6 inches) long. Each leaf is divided into many smaller, oval-shaped parts with pointed ends. This makes the leaves look a bit feathery.
Flowers and Seeds
When the Nevada biscuitroot blooms, it produces a special kind of flower cluster called an umbel. An umbel looks like an umbrella, with many small flower stalks coming from one central point.
The flowers are usually white or cream-colored. After the flowers are pollinated, they turn into small, flat fruits. These fruits contain the seeds for new plants.
Where it Grows
This plant is found in many different parts of the western United States and northern Mexico. It likes areas with sagebrush, which is a common shrub in dry regions. It also grows in woodlands, which are areas with lots of trees.
Some of the places you can find the Nevada biscuitroot include:
- California
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Parts of northern Mexico
It's a tough plant that can grow in different types of habitats, from dry deserts to mountain areas.
