Parsley, Columbia Desert Lomatium columbianum - Carrot Family

Klickitat Trail - - - March 22, 2003

This large showy parsley, easily recognized by its colorful mauve flowers, is found only in the vicinity of the Columbia River Gorge.

Reference: "Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge" by Jolley / "Wayside Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest" by Strickler