Canby's Biscuitroot

Lomatium canbyi (J.M. Coult. & Rose) J.M. Coult. & Rose - Carrot family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 10 inches

Planting Distance: 3.0 feet

Plant Type: Forb/herb

Root Depth: 10 inches

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Features

Flower Color: White

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: Medium

Salt Tolerance: Low

Native Range

USA: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.