Biscuit-Root

• Scientific Name: Lomatium Nevadense
• Common Name: Biscuit-Root
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=52
• Habitat: Bajadas, rocky slopes, mountains
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Oblong to ovate, decompound
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Mar. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Apiaceae (carrot family)