Lemmon's yampah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lemmon's yampah |
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Perideridia
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lemmonii
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Perideridia lemmonii, also known as Lemmon's yampah or tuni, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which is also known as the carrot or parsley family. This plant grows naturally in the western parts of the United States. You can find it in places like southeastern Oregon, western Nevada, and the mountains of eastern California. It likes to grow in open fields, forests, and other natural areas.
About Lemmon's Yampah
Lemmon's yampah is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow to be almost one meter (about 3 feet) tall. Its stem is thin and stands up straight.
What It Looks Like
The plant usually grows from a single small tuber. A tuber is like a small, round storage root, similar to a tiny potato. This tuber is about 1.5 centimeters (about half an inch) long.
The leaves near the bottom of the plant can be quite long. They can reach up to 30 centimeters (about 1 foot) in length. These leaves are often divided into smaller sections called leaflets. Sometimes, these leaflets are divided even further.
Flowers and Fruits
The flowers of Lemmon's yampah grow in a special shape called a compound umbel. This looks like an umbrella with many smaller umbrella-like clusters. Each cluster is round and made up of many tiny white flowers.
After the flowers bloom, they turn into small fruits. These fruits are ribbed and can be round or oblong in shape. Each fruit is less than half a centimeter long.
Where Lemmon's Yampah Grows
This plant is native to specific regions in the western United States. It thrives in various habitats. You can often spot it in:
- Meadows: Open grassy areas.
- Forests: Wooded areas with trees.
- Other natural habitats: Places where it can get enough sunlight and water.
