Wildlife

Biscuit root; Lewis’s lomatium

Lomatium triternatum
Biscuit root; Lewis’s lomatium
Habitat
Nez Perce Co.
Conservation
Apparently secure
First Observed
1806-05-06

Lewis reported plants collected along the Clearwater had roots “5 to 6 inches long eaten raw or boiled by the natives.”

Recent sightings

Where it’s being seen today

1 research-grade iNaturalist observation between 2021–2021. Most recent: 2021-06-08. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.

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