Fernleaf Biscuitroot
Lomatium Dissectum
Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Low
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Alkaline
Max Plant Height (in ft): 5
First Bloom: April
Last Bloom: May
Flower Color: Yellow, Purple
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 4200
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 10660
Counties: Beaver, Boxelder, Cache, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Iron, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Saltlake, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Weber
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Slow
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Slow
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: Low
Establishment: Medium
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Big Game habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/forbsherbaceous/giant-biscuitroot
- https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_other/rmrs_2011_tilley_d002.pdf
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lomatium+dissectum
- https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_journals/2020/rmrs_2020_gucker_c004.pdf
- https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_PLANTMATERIALS/publications/idpmctn13443.pdf