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Pacific hemlockparsley

Scientific Name: Conioselinum gmelinii

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pacific Hemlock Parsley

This page provides information about Pacific Hemlock Parsley, a plant found in the Pacific Northwest.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Conioselinum gmelinii (Cham. &amp Schltdl.) Steud.
  • Common Names: Pacific Hemlock Parsley, Western Hemlock Parsley, Gmelin's Hemlock Parsley
  • Alternative Accepted Name: Conioselinum chinense (L.) Britton, Sterns &amp Poggenb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
  • Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family) / Umbelliferae
  • Genus: Conioselinum
  • Species: gmelinii
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Conioselinum pacificum, Conioselinum chinense, C. gmelinii (Cham.&ampSchlecht.)Steud., Conioselinum chinense (L.) Britton, Sterns &amp Poggenb. var. pacificum (S. Watson) B. Boivin = Conioselinum pacificum (S.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in coastal habitats, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Observed near the South Beach Trail and in locations like Ecola State Park, Clatsop County Oregon, and Carmacks YT.
  • Often found just above the beach.
  • Specific habitats include Sitka sedge – hemlock - parsley marsh.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial forb/herb.
  • Usually hairless, sometimes glaucous.
  • Grows from a short, stout rhizomatous stem-base.
  • Smaller plant compared to similar species.
  • Flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).

Ecological Role

  • Pollinated by insects.
  • Eaten by animals.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Companion plant to other species (not specified).
  • Eaten by unspecified animals, which also consume stinging nettle, fireweed, horsetail, various rushes, ferns, cow parsnip, beach lovage and skunk cabbage.
  • Grows alongside barley, Pacific silverweed, marsh pea.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information on its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • PNW Herbaria Specimens: View list of Conioselinum pacificum specimens in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
  • Oregon Flora Project.