Gairdner's Yampah - Montana Field Guide (2025)

Home - Other Field Guides
- Kingdom - Plants - Plantae
  - Division - Flowering Plants - Anthophyta
    - Class - Dicots - Dicotyledoneae
      - Order - Parsley / Ginseng - Apiales
        Family - Parsley/Carrot Family - Apiaceae
        Species - Gairdner's Yampah - Perideridia montana

Gairdner's Yampah - Perideridia montana

Other Names: Perideridia montana, Perideridia gairdneri [misapplied], Perideridia gairdneri subspecies borealis

Image Copyright and Usage Information

Native Species

Global Rank: G5T5
State Rank: S4
C-value: 4

Agency Status
USFWS:
USFS:
BLM:

External Links

General Description

Perennial with tuberous roots. Stems erect, 30–80 cm. Herbage glabrous. Leaves cauline, long-petiolate; blades pinnate; leaflets linear to filiform, 4–12 cm long, often withered at flowering. Umbel compound; peduncle 3–10 cm long; rays 1–5 cm long; involucral bracts linear, 1–4 mm long or absent; involucel bracts ca. 1 mm long. Flowers white; sepals present; stylopodium conic. Mericarps glabrous, hemispheric, 2–3 mm long; ribs raised but not winged; oil tubes solitary in the intervals (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Lesica (2012) treats this species as Perideridia montana (Blank.) Dorn.

Species Range

Montana RangeRange Descriptions

Native

Range Comments

BC to SK south to CA and SD (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database

Number of Observations: 367

(Click on the following maps and charts to see full sized version)Map Help and Descriptions

Relative Density

Recency

(Observations spanning multiple months or years are excluded from time charts)

Habitat

Grasslands, meadows, woodlands; valleys to lower subalpine (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

References

Literature Cited AboveLegend:ViewOnlinePublication
- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
Additional ReferencesLegend:ViewOnlinePublication
Do you know of a citation we're missing?
- Ament, R.J. 1995. Pioneer Plant Communities Five Years After the 1988 Yellowstone Fires. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 216 p.
- Conrad, C.C. 1979. Characteristics of Pocket Gopher populations in relation to selected environmental factors in Pelican Valley, Yellowstone National Park. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, Montana: Montana State University. 79 p.
- Culver, D.R. 1994. Floristic analysis of the Centennial Region, Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Montana State University, Bozeman. 199 pp.
- Durham, R. A., D. L. Mummey, L. Shreading, and P.W. Ramsey. 2017. Phenological patterns differ between exotic and native plants: Field observations from the Sapphire Mountains, Montana. Natural Areas Journal, 37(3), 361–381.
- Eversman, S.T. 1968. A comparison of plant communities and substrates of avalanche and non-avalanche areas in south central Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 39 pp.
- Fritzen, D.E. 1995. Ecology and behavior of Mule Deer on the Rosebud Coal Mine, Montana. Ph.D. Dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 143 p.
- Fultz, J.E. 2005. Effects of shelterwood management on flower-visiting insects and their floral resources. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 163 p.
- Harting, A.L. 1985. Relationships between activity patterns and foraging strategies of Yellowstone Grizzly Bears. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 103 p.
- Hollenbeck, R.R. 1974. Growth rates and movements within a population of Rana pretiosa pretiosa Baird and Girard in south central Montana. Ph.D. Dissertation. Bozeman, Montana: Montana State University. 66 p.
- Johnson, T. W. 1982. An analysis of pack and saddle stock grazing areas in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. M.Sc.Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 105 p.
- Jones, W. W. 1901. Preliminary flora of Gallatin County. M.S. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State College. 78 pp.
- Joslin, G.J. 1975. Behavior and environmental selection by Elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) during surrmer and fall in the First and Second Yellow Mule drainages, Madison County, Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, Montana: Montana State University, Bozeman. 65 p.
- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
- Martinka, R.R. 1970. Structural characteristics and ecological relationships of male blue grouse (Dendragapus obscurus (Say)) territories in southwestern Montana. Ph.D Dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 73 p.
- Mealey, S.P. 1975. The natural food habits of free ranging grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park, 1973-1974. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 158 p.
- Quire, R.L. 2013. The sagebrush steppe of Montana and southeastern Idaho shows evidence of high native plant diversity, stability, and resistance to the detrimental effects of nonnative plant species. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 124 p.
- Simanonok, M. 2018. Plant-pollinator network assembly after wildfire. Ph.D. Dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 123 p.
- Simanonok, M.P. and L.A. Burkle. 2019. Nesting success of wood-cavity-nesting bees declines with increasing time since wildfire. Ecology and Evolution 9:12436-12445.
Web Search Engines for Articles on "Gairdner's Yampah"

LoginLogout

Gairdner's Yampah - Montana Field Guide (2025)

FAQs

What is the habitat of Perideridia gairdneri? ›

The Gairdner's Yampah is a perennial herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Preferring full sun, this subspecies of Gairdner's Yampah occupies habitats including upland forest, freshwater wetlands, chaparral, coastal prairie, and grasslands. The slender stem can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.

How many animal species are there in Montana? ›

Montana is home to diverse fauna including 14 amphibian, 90 fish, 117 mammal, 20 reptile, and 427 bird species. Additionally, more than 10,000 invertebrate species are present, including 180 mollusks and 30 crustaceans. Montana has the largest grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states.

Read The Full Story ›

What is the blueweed habitat? ›

Blueweed is typically found in wastelands or disturbed areas, along roadsides and watercourses, and in overgrazed pastures. It is often found in alkaline soils with a dolomite or limestone base material, although it can also be found in areas with more acidic soils.

See Details ›

What is the Hawkbit habitat? ›

Hawkbit species are versatile wildflowers, making their home in meadows, grasslands, and even along the sides of roads. It's like these plants love to be where the sun is shining! They are like friendly neighbors that add a splash of color to different outdoor settings.

Discover More Details ›

What animal is Montana known for? ›

Montana is known for its abundant wildlife and hallmark species such as grizzly bears, elk and numerous bird and fish species.

Tell Me More ›

What is the American bladdernut habitat? ›

It grows naturally in woodlands, along stream banks and bottomlands where it forms thickets. At home in a moist setting, this highly adaptable native will grow well in a wide range of soil conditions. In a sunny setting, consistent moisture is best. Cream-colored, bell shaped flowers appear in spring.

Know More ›

What is the macrauchenia habitat? ›

The genus was widespread, found in environments that ranged from dry to humid, from southern Chile to northeastern Brazil and the coast of Venezuela. Fossils of M. ullomensis have been found in Bolivia at altitudes up to 4,000 metres.

See Details ›

What is the habitat of the magicicada? ›

Magicicada septendecula prefers ovipositing in hickories and walnuts, and emerges in higher proportions under those trees than under comparable oaks. Both M. septendecim and M. septendecula occur together in upland woods, but septendecim exhibits much less host specificity than septendecula.

Get More Info Here ›

Where is the acacia gerrardii habitat? ›

The latter is restricted to Kalahari sand, where A. gerrardii does not occur. Habitat: In woodland and wooded grassland.

Learn More ›