Bear Root
Ligusticum porteri J.M.Coult. & Rose
Ligusticum porteri, known as Bear Root, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and parts of the Rocky Mountains, including Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The species was first described in 1888 by J.M. Coulter and Rose.
Description
Ligusticum porteri, or Bear Root, is a member of the Apiaceae family and is found in the Rocky Mountain region and northern New Mexico. It is distributed across several U.S. states, including Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. This herb was first scientifically described in 1888 by J.M. Coulter and Rose. Commonly referred to as Porter lovage or osha in some regions, it is a perennial plant that grows in mountainous areas.
Other common names
Bear RootColorado Cough RootMountain LovageOsháPorter's Licorice RootPorter's LovageSouthern LigusticumPorter's licoricerootColorado coughrootwild celeryPorter lovagePorter's licorice-rootwild parsnip
Distribution
Global · Arizona · Colorado · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming
Synonyms
Ligusticum porteri var. brevilobumLigusticum brevilobum
