Ternate Desert-parsley
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Ternate Desert-parsley
Lomatium triternatum
The Ternate Desert-parsley is a unique plant with beautiful yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas and has a special shape that helps it survive in the desert.
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Ternate Desert-parsley has slender, upright stems topped with flat-topped clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers. Its distinctive gray-green leaves are finely divided into three parts, resembling a bird's foot.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusLomatium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
After blooming, it makes cool, flat, winged seeds that float away!
It belongs to the amazing carrot family, sharing genes with your favorite veggies!
Its tasty roots were a key food for Native Americans in spring!
The plant’s name, *triternatum*, means its leaves are divided into three sections, three times!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Ternate Desert-parsley has a deep taproot that allows it to survive in dry desert conditions by reaching underground water sources.
Ability
Pollen Powerhouse
Its bright yellow, umbrella-like flowers act as a vibrant beacon, attracting many tiny insects for successful pollination.
Ability
Root Reserve
The Ternate Desert-parsley stores energy and nutrients in its thick, starchy taproot, helping it endure harsh dry spells.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-100 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its tiny yellow flowers.
pollinates
Western bumblebee
Bombus occidentalis
Bumblebees visit the flower clusters for vital sustenance.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Mule deer may browse on its foliage, especially in early spring.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ternate Desert-parsley?
20-100 cm
How wide does Ternate Desert-parsley spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Ternate Desert-parsley?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Ternate Desert-parsley bloom?
Spring
Is Ternate Desert-parsley edible?
Yes
Is Ternate Desert-parsley toxic?
None
What is Ternate Desert-parsley's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ternate Desert-parsley pollinated?
Insect
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