Northern Biscuitroot, Hamblen's biscuitroot

Lomatium farinosum

Physical Characteristics

Lomatium farinosum 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

Western N. America - Idaho, Washington and Montana.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Root - cooked[2, 257]. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then be mixed with cereal flours or added to soups etc[46, 61, 105]. Seed[106]. No more details are given, though it is most likely used as an aromatic flavouring in cooked foods[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known