Description
Lomatium lucidum (also called shining lomatium, among many other common names) is an erect perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatium lucidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatium lucidum is a yellow umbel with a diameter of up to 2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.