Ligusticum_grayi

<i>Ligusticum grayi</i>

Ligusticum grayi

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Ligusticum grayi is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name Gray's licorice-root. It is native to the western United States from Montana to California, where it grows in moist, mountainous habitat, such as meadows and forest floors.[1] It is a carrotlike, perennial herb growing from a taproot to heights between 20 and 80 centimeters.[1] The leaves are like those of its relatives, including celery, each divided into several leaflets with pointed lobes. The inflorescence is a compound umbel of many small, white flowers. The Atsugewi used various parts of this plant for medicinal and other uses.[2]

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The species could be confused with poison hemlock.[1]


References

  1. Fagan, Damian (2019). Wildflowers of Oregon: A Field Guide to Over 400 Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of the Coast, Cascades, and High Desert. Guilford, CT: FalconGuides. p. 20. ISBN 1-4930-3633-5. OCLC 1073035766.



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