Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foeniculaceum
ID:
362857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 222 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362189



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Lomatium pubescens Raf. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca foeniculacea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum foeniculaceum (Nutt.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cogswellia foeniculacea J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Cogswellia villosa Schult. [unknown]
  • Cogswellia villosa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Ferula foeniculacea Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lomatium foeniculaceum foeniculaceum [unknown]
  • Lomatium villosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum villosum Nutt. ex S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Lomatium foeniculaceum (also called Fernleaf Lomatium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 24 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 foeniculaceum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lomatium foeniculaceum sub. daucifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) W.L.Theob.
Lomatium foeniculaceum sub. macdougalii (J.M.Coult. & Rose) W.L.Theob.
Lomatium foeniculaceum sub. fimbriatum W.L.Theob.
Lomatium foeniculaceum sub. inyoense (Mathias & Constance ex Munz & J.C.Roos) W.L.Theob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatium foeniculaceum 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 foeniculaceum 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 foeniculaceum

Lomatium foeniculaceum is native to western North America.

Lomatium foeniculaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatium foeniculaceum?

Lomatium foeniculaceum

What is the common name of Lomatium foeniculaceum?

Fennel-leaved Desert Parsley

What is the habitat of Lomatium foeniculaceum?

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-2343827: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.