Lomatium torreyi is a perennial herb growing up to 30 centimeters tall from a long taproot. There is generally no stem, the leaves and inflorescence emerging at ground level. The leaf blades are divided and subdivided into a mass of threadlike segments. The inflorescence is an umbel of yellow flowers.
Lomatium Torreyi Care
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What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
22°C - 32°C
hardiness zone
9 - 11
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a little compost.
Sunlight
Needs well-drained soil.
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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
60-80°F (16-27°C). Not frost resistant.
Additional
Use of lomatium extracts or tinctures containing the resin (and possibly the coumarins) can, in some people, cause a whole-body rash. This herb may also lead to nausea in some people.
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