Nineleaf Biscuitroot

Nineleaf Biscuitroot (Lomatium triternatum) is a perennial forb found in the wild across North America, from Alberta and British Columbia to California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. This plant thrives in various habitats with light: full sun requirements and can tolerate dry to moist conditions, thriving best in soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) with a pH range of 6.5–8.8. Known for its edible root, which is often harvested by indigenous communities, it also serves as an ornamental plant due to its distinctive appearance and adaptability. Its most notable feature is the presence of nine leaves, from which it derives its common name.