Salmonflower biscuitroot facts for kids
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L. salmoniflorum
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| Lomatium salmoniflorum (Coult. & Rose) Math. & Const.
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The salmonflower biscuitroot (Lomatium salmoniflorum) is a type of plant that grows year after year. It is a herb found naturally in the northwest United States. In late winter and early spring, from February to March, this plant produces many flower clusters. Each cluster, called an umbel, can have up to 300 tiny flowers. Some flowers have both male and female parts, while others have only male parts. Its leaves are smooth and deeply cut into thin, narrow shapes.
About the Salmonflower Biscuitroot
What Does It Look Like?
The salmonflower biscuitroot has a very thick taproot, which is like a main root that grows straight down. Its stems often grow separately from the ground. They can reach a height of about 20 to 60 centimeters (8 to 24 inches).
This plant is special because it is the first Lomatium species to bloom in its area. People sometimes confuse it with another plant called Lomatium grayi. However, the flowers of the salmonflower biscuitroot are not as bright yellow as other Lomatium types.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find the salmonflower biscuitroot growing along the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. It grows for about 100 miles (160 kilometers) along these rivers. This plant is native to the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
