Lomatium eurycarpum

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Basic Information

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

Genus: lomatium

Plant ID (slug): lomatium-eurycarpum

Numeric ID: 25478

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lomatium eurycarpum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[95]. No more details are given but it is most likely to be dried and ground into a powder and then be mixed with cereal flours or added as a flavouring to soups etc.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Lomatium eurycarpum