species 74 observations

Watson's Desertparsley

Lomatium watsonii

Field notes

Lomatium watsonii is a small perennial herb in the Apiaceae family with the common name of Watson's desertparsley. It is known only from mountain slopes and ridges in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Anise Swallowtail, Indra Swallowtail 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Margined Calligrapher, Cone-snout Bee Fly 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tripartite Sweat Bee, Moss's Elfin, Edith's Checkerspot, Lotus Hairstreak 11

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.