Shiny Biscuitroot

Lomatium lucidum

Shiny Biscuitroot

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Lomatium
Species:
Lomatium lucidum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: California

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Indra swallowtail (Papilio indra)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and ridges

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o