Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissectum
ID:
362855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Mathias & Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 246 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362187



Common Names

  • Desert Parsley
  • Desert Lomatium
  • Fern-leaf Desert Parsley


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Synonyms

  • Leptotaenia dissecta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cynapium bigelovii Torr. [unknown]
  • Ferula dissecta (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ferula dissoluta S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ligusticum apiifolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lomatium dissectum dissectum [unknown]
  • Ligusticum apiodorum J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Pimpinella apiodora A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Lomatium dissectum (also called Fern-leaf Desert Parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 12 inches tall and has yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatium dissectum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatium dissectum is a small, yellow-green, umbrella-shaped flower with a curved, tubular shape. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatium dissectum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lomatium dissectum

Lomatium dissectum is native to western North America.

Lomatium dissectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatium dissectum?

Lomatium dissectum

What is the common name of Lomatium dissectum?

Fern-leaved Desert Parsley

What is the habitat of Lomatium dissectum?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts

Species in the Lomatium genus

Lomatium dissectum, Lomatium foeniculaceum, Lomatium brandegeei, Lomatium hooveri, Lomatium grayi, Lomatium packardiae, Lomatium roseanum, Lomatium sandbergii, Lomatium bentonitum, Lomatium tamanitchii, Lomatium ochoense, Lomatium orientale, Lomatium ambiguum, Lomatium bicolor, Lomatium bradshawii, Lomatium californicum, Lomatium canbyi, Lomatium caruifolium, Lomatium ciliolatum, Lomatium columbianum, Lomatium congdonii, Lomatium cous, Lomatium cusickii, Lomatium cuspidatum, Lomatium dasycarpum, Lomatium donnellii, Lomatium eastwoodiae, Lomatium engelmannii, Lomatium farinosum, Lomatium geyeri, Lomatium gormanii, Lomatium greenmanii, Lomatium hallii, Lomatium hendersonii, Lomatium howellii, Lomatium idahoense, Lomatium insulare, Lomatium junceum, Lomatium juniperinum, Lomatium laevigatum, Lomatium latilobum, Lomatium lucidum, Lomatium marginatum, Lomatium martindalei, Lomatium minimum, Lomatium minus, Lomatium mohavense, Lomatium nevadense, Lomatium nudicaule, Lomatium nuttallii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2343818: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.