Ligusticum grayi
Introduction '''''Ligusticum grayi''''' is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name '''Gray's licorice-root'''. It is native to the western United States from Montana to California, where it grows in moist, mountainous habitat, such as meadows and forest floors. It is a carrotlike, perennial herb growing from a taproot to heights between 20 and 80 centimeters. The leaves are like those of its relatives, including celery, each divided into several leaflets with pointed lobes. The inflorescence is a compound umbel of many small, white flowers. The Atsugewi used various parts of this plant for medicinal and other uses.The species could be confused with poison hemlock.
References
External links * Jepson Manual Treatment: ''Ligusticum grayi''* USDA Plants Profile* ''Ligusticum grayi'' — U.C. Photo gallery