Suksdorf's desertparsley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Suksdorf's desertparsley |
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Lomatium suksdorfii
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Lomatium suksdorfii, also known as Suksdorf's desertparsley, is a type of plant that grows back year after year. It is a herb in the carrot family, called Apiaceae. You can find this plant growing in the states of Washington and Oregon in the United States.
What is Suksdorf's Desertparsley?
Suksdorf's desertparsley is a tall plant. It can grow anywhere from 50 to 200 centimeters high. That's like being as tall as a small person or even taller! The plant is smooth, meaning it has no hairs. It also has a main stem that grows above the ground.
Roots and Stems
This plant has a special root called a taproot. A taproot is a large, main root that grows straight down into the soil. It helps the plant get water and nutrients from deep underground. The stem of the plant stands upright.
Flowers and Leaves
Suksdorf's desertparsley blooms with yellow flowers. These flowers appear from late March to May. They grow in groups shaped like umbrellas, called umbels. Each small flower group is surrounded by thin, leaf-like parts called bracts.
The leaves of the plant have long stems, known as petioles. The leaves themselves are cut into many long, thin sections. This gives them a delicate, feathery look.
Where Does it Grow?
This plant is native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It grows naturally only in Washington and Oregon. This means it is an endemic plant to these areas.
