Sierra biscuitroot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sierra biscuitroot |
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L. torreyi
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| Lomatium torreyi J.M.Coult. & Rose
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The Sierra biscuitroot (scientific name: Lomatium torreyi) is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the carrot family, which also includes plants like carrots and parsley! This plant is special because it is found only in one place: the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. It loves to grow in the forests high up in these mountains.
What the Sierra Biscuitroot Looks Like
The Sierra biscuitroot is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years, coming back each growing season. It usually grows up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall.
Plant Parts
This plant grows from a long, thick root called a taproot. Think of it like a carrot, but even longer! Most of the time, the Sierra biscuitroot doesn't have a main stem above the ground. Instead, its leaves and flowers grow directly from the ground.
Its leaves are very interesting. They are divided into many small, thin pieces that look like threads. The flowers are yellow and grow in a special shape called an umbel. An umbel looks like an umbrella, with many flower stalks spreading out from a central point.
