Carrot leaf biscuit root
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young shoots and seeds are used as food. Caution. The roots are boiled to make a drink.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds, roots, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Indian-balsam
Synonyms
Ferula multifida; Leptotaenia multifida Nutt.;