Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Lomatium dissectum

Close up of lamatioum inflorescence composed of many small, yellow flowers in a sphere

Photo Credit: Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org

dissected leaves appear fernlike, long stalk rises up from center with spherical yellow inflorescence at top

Photo Credit: Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org

Plant Description

Unique perennial flower with finely divided fern-like leaves and umbels of tiny yellow to red flowers that bloom April to June. Provides early-season forage for pollinators. The roots have been used medicinally.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Gardens Hillsides Little Habitats Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms June Blooms May Drought tolerant Flowering Flowers blue/purple Flowers purple Flowers red Flowers yellow Good for rock garden Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	3-5'