Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research
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Umbelliferae - Carrot Family
Lomatium
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum,
L. leptocarpum,
L. nevadense,
L. piperi,
L. plummerae,
L. toerryi,
L. vaginatum
The greens may be eaten in the spring but become tough and fibrous later in the season. Tea can be made from the leaves, stems and flowers. The stringy roots of all species are edible raw or they may be peeled and the inside dried, then ground into flour. The tiny seeds, though tedious to collect, are edible raw or roasted and can be dried and ground into flour.
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