Kellogg's yampah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kellogg's yampah |
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Perideridia
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kelloggii
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Perideridia kelloggii is a unique flowering plant. It is often called Kellogg's yampah. This plant belongs to the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots and parsley. It is a special plant because it is only found in California.
About Kellogg's Yampah
Kellogg's yampah is a type of plant known as a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It does not have a woody stem like a tree or a shrub. Instead, its stem is soft and green.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant grows in specific parts of California. You can find it along the north and central coasts. It also grows in the San Francisco Bay Area. Another place it lives is in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Kellogg's yampah likes to grow in grassland areas. Sometimes, it even grows in special serpentine soils. These soils have a unique chemical makeup.
What Does It Look Like?
Kellogg's yampah can grow quite tall. It can reach up to 1.5 meters, which is about 5 feet high. Its stem is slender and stands up straight. The plant grows from a group of long, thin roots. These roots can be up to 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) long. They are strong and fibrous, like thin threads.
The leaves near the bottom of the plant are large. They can be up to 45 centimeters (about 18 inches) wide. These leaves are divided into many smaller parts called leaflets. These leaflets are then split again into narrow, long sections.
How Does It Reproduce?
The flowers of Kellogg's yampah are small and white. They grow in a special arrangement called a compound umbel. Imagine a tiny umbrella shape, and then many of those tiny umbrellas grouped together. Each group of flowers forms a round cluster. After the flowers bloom, they produce fruits. These fruits are ribbed and shaped like oblongs. Each fruit is about half a centimeter long.
