Perideridia gairdneri Yampa (Umbelliferae)

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Perideridia gairdneri
Yampa
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The Perideridia gairdneri plant species is found in Western N. America - Saskatchewan to California. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yampa. Some home gardeners know the variety as Carum gairdneri

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Latin Name:  Perideridia gairdneri
Common Name:  Yampa
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Hook.&Arn.)Mathias.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodland, dry and wet meadows and mountains[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on the cultivation needs of this plant and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. From its native habitat it is assumed that the plant is fairly tolerant of soil conditions and of sun or shade. Yampa is a marvellous food plant that has been widely used as a staple wild food by native N. American Indians. It is just asking for cultivation in order to improve the root size[85].

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