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Chinese Hemlock-Parsley (Conioselinum chinense)

Chinese Hemlock-parsley is a perennial herb found in various habitats across North America and Asia.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant is related to poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), so caution should be taken to prevent ingestion.

Considerations for Children

• This plant is related to poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), so caution should be taken to prevent ingestion.
• The Micmac People traditionally used infusions of the roots along with other plants for bladder ailments, suggesting historical medicinal use. However, consumption is not advised without expert guidance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Conioselinum chinense (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
• Common Names: Chinese Hemlock-parsley, Hemlock Parsley, Eastern Hemlockparsley
• Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
• Genus: Conioselinum
• Species: chinense
• Synonyms:
  • Conioselinum pacificum J.M.Coult. & Rose.

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to central eastern Canada and the United States, as well as China.
• Found in stream banks, swamps, and riparian forests.

Morphological Characteristics

• Growth habit: Forb/herb.
• Duration: Perennial.

Ecological Role

• Coefficient of Conservatism: 10
• Coefficient of Wetness: -5
• Wetness Index: OBL
• Physiognomy: Nt P-Forb

Interactions with other Organisms

• The Short-tailed Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio brevicauda) is associated with hemlock parsley.

Traditional Uses

• The Micmac People traditionally used infusions of the roots, hemlock, Prince's pine, and curled dock for colds in the bladder.

Quirky Facts

• The name Conioselinum is derived from "conio," meaning 'hemlock' and 'poison,' and "selinum," referencing the plant's umbel-shaped flower arrangement.

Further Information

• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
• Flora of China
• Discover Life