Perideridia oregana Squaw potato (Umbelliferae)

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Perideridia oregana
Squaw potato
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The Perideridia oregana plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington to California. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Squaw potato. Some home gardeners know the variety as Carum origanum.

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Latin Name:  Perideridia oregana
Common Name:  Squaw potato
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Wats.)Mathias.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist or dry meadows and on open slopes to quite high elevations[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, probably preferring sunny conditions.

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