Critically Imperiled Plant Profile (Not Listed or Proposed under the Endangered Species Act)
Lomatium erythrocarpum range map.
The dull leaf color blends in with the stony backdrop. Photo by Gene Yates.
Habitat for this plant is open rocky slopes of granodiorite origin. Photo by Gene Yates.
Lomatium erythrocarpum, redfruit desertparsley
Threats
- Hikers
- Trail maintenance
- Mountain goats
Conservation Status
National Forest and Grassland Occurrence
More Information
- Center for Plant Conservation National Collection Plant Profile
- Oregon Biodiversity Information Center
- PLANTS Profile - Lomatium erythrocarpum, redfruit desertparsley
Additional Photos
The dissected leaves and ribbed fruits may tip you off that lomatiums are related to carrots and parsley. Photo by Gene Yates.
The species name, erythrocarpum, refers to the red-tinged fruits. Photo by Gene Yates.
Lomatium erythrocarpum. Photo by Paula Brooks.
Lomatium erythrocarpum. Photo by Paula Brooks.
Lomatium erythrocarpum flowers. Photo by Paula Brooks.
Lomatium erythrocarpum. Photo by Paula Brooks.
Lomatium erythrocarpum habitat. Photo by Paula Brooks.