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Lomatium dissectum
This unique flowering plant is in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Aka Fernleaf Desert-parsley has two flowering varieties dark purple and yellow. Consists of several rays with a flower cluster. Grows 2-5 ft tall with basal leaves that resemble ferns.
Spotted in a transitional area from sagebrush steppe to open pine forest.
Lots of medicinal uses. From Wikipedia: A Lomatium dissectum root extract completely inhibited the cytopathic effects of rotavirus. It also showed antibiotic activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium.
Spotted on May 15, 2021
Submitted on Jun 6, 2021
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