Ligusticum grayi J.M.Coult. & Rose is a plant in the Apiaceae family, order Apiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Ligusticum grayi J.M.Coult. & Rose

Ligusticum grayi J.M.Coult. & Rose

Ligusticum grayi is a perennial flowering herb in the carrot family native to the western United States.

Family
Genus
Ligusticum
Order
Apiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Ligusticum grayi J.M.Coult. & Rose

Ligusticum grayi J.M.Coult. & Rose is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family, commonly known as Gray's licorice-root. It is native to the western United States, ranging from Montana to California, where it grows in moist, mountainous habitats including meadows and forest floors. This is a carrot-like perennial herb that grows from a taproot, reaching heights between 20 and 80 centimeters. Its leaves are similar to those of its relatives like celery, with each leaf divided into several leaflets that have pointed lobes. The plant's inflorescence is a compound umbel made up of many small, white flowers. The Atsugewi people used various parts of this plant for medicinal and other purposes. This species may be confused with poison hemlock.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Apiales Apiaceae Ligusticum

More from Apiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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