Nineleaf biscuitroot, Bisquit-root, Lewis' biscuit-root
Lomatium triternatum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a long slender taproot. The stems branch. The plant is 30-70 cm high. It has small hairs. The fruit are flat and narrowly oblong. They are 6-10 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in the rich foothill prairie of the Rocky Mountains.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw, roasted, baked or ground into flour. The flowers and upper leaves are dried and stored for later use. They are used to flavour meats, stews and salads.

Edible parts

Root, leaves - tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Peucedanum triternatum Nutt.;