Desert biscuitroot

Lomatium foeniculaceum

Low-growing, drought tolerant native perennial with inconspicuous yellow flowers, blooming late March to July. Common on rocky outcrops in foothills, grasslands, shrublands and woodland openings up to 11,000 ft. elevation. Crucial early spring pollen for pollinators. Foliage and associated insects are vital early spring food for sage-grouse hens and chicks. Biscuitroots are host plants for the Anise swallowtail butterfly and the rare Indra swallowtail butterfly.