Cogswellia triternata

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow 1 m tall. It is an erect plant. The leaves are alternate and twice divided. They are dark green The leaflets are narrow. The flowers are yellow in umbrella like stalked groups at the top of the plant. The seeds are brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in sun of light shade. It needs a pH between 6.5-8.8. It needs a frost free period of at least 17 weeks.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds. Seeds need cold treatment.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lomatium triternatum (Pursh) J. M. Coult. & Rose; Peucedanum triternatum (Pursh) Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray; Seseli triternatum Pursh;