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Lomatium ciliolatum  Jeps.
Yolla bolly biscuitroot,   Yolla bolly lomatium
Lomatium ciliolatum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Lomatium
Family: Apiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Ultramafic affinity: 6 - strict endemic

Communities: Red Fir Forest, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSLomatium ciliolatum var. ciliolatum
Information about  Lomatium ciliolatum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LOCI)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Serpentine Soils Association, Habitat: It is endemic to California, where it is known from the mountain ranges adjacent to the north and south of the San Francisco Bay Area, at 300-600 feet, 1200-2100 m. It is often a member of the serpentine soils flora in woodland and chaparral habitat. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).