Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeps.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Madroño 1: 120. 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281904
Description
Osmorhiza bolanderi (also called Bolander's Osmorhiza, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to North America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Osmorhiza bolanderi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmorhiza bolanderi has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmorhiza bolanderi is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.
Where to Find Osmorhiza bolanderi
Osmorhiza bolanderi is native to western North America.
Osmorhiza bolanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmorhiza bolanderi?
Osmorhiza bolanderi
What type of plant is Osmorhiza bolanderi?
Herb
Where is Osmorhiza bolanderi native to?
North America
Species in the Osmorhiza genus
Osmorhiza glabrata,
Osmorhiza berteroi,
Osmorhiza geohintonii,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza claytonii,
Osmorhiza depauperata,
Osmorhiza longistylis,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza bipatriata,
Osmorhiza brachypoda,
Osmorhiza chilensis,
Osmorhiza occidentalis,
Osmorhiza purpurea,
Osmorhiza mexicana,
Osmorhiza brevipes,
Osmorhiza bolanderi,
Osmorhiza leibergii,
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,