Carrot Family
Ligusticum apiifolium
Care
part shade
5–5ft tall
Friendly
Prized
Roots used in cooking or broth; traditional Indigenous use
Coniferous and mixed forests of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range from Modoc County to Kern County, 4000-8000 ft elevation, extending to Oregon.
Care Guide
Planting
Plant Carrot Family in part shade, which matches its native coastal habitat where it thrives under dappled light rather than full sun exposure. The data doesn't specify soil type or drainage requirements, so observe your plant's first season and adjust watering based on how quickly the soil dries out.
After Planting
Your plant will reach about 5 feet tall at maturity. Beyond the initial establishment period, care details are limited in the available data - monitor soil moisture and adjust watering based on your specific microclimate, as this coastal native may need less water once established than typical Bay Area plants.
Wildlife Supported
Insects
Larval host for Oecophorid moth; larvae feed on umbelliferous foliage
Larval feeding on plant tissues mid-season
Pollen foraging during flowering season
Mid-season fungal infection and spore dispersal
Early season larval host before adult emergence
Early season spore production on host plant
Fungal pathogen completing lifecycle on plant tissues
Mid-season fungal infection
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