Gorman's biscuitroot

Lomatium gormanii

Physical Characteristics

Lomatium gormanii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). 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 - Washington to N. California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - dried and ground into a powder that can be used as a thickener in soups etc or can be added to cereal flours for making bread etc[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known