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hemlockparsley
Scientific Name: Conioselinum
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Hemlock-Parsley (Conioselinum spp.)
Hemlock-parsley refers to several plants within the genus Conioselinum. This page provides information compiled from various sources about these plants, focusing on the species Conioselinum chinense (Chinese hemlock-parsley), Conioselinum gmelinii (Pacific hemlock-parsley), and Conioselinum scopulorum (Rocky Mountain hemlock-parsley).
Please note: Information on this page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with a qualified expert for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health or treatment.
Considerations for Pets
- The text references a report that hemlock parsley seed has been identified as poisonous.
Considerations for Children
- The text references a report that hemlock parsley seed has been identified as poisonous.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Conioselinum spp.
- Common Name: Hemlock-parsley
- Specific Species Mentioned:
- Conioselinum chinense (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. - Chinese hemlock-parsley, eastern hemlockparsley
- Conioselinum gmelinii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud. - Pacific hemlock-parsley
- Conioselinum scopulorum - Rocky Mountain hemlock-parsley
- Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Hemlock Parsley / Ligusticum (Chinese name: chuan xiong) - This may be a medicinal usage rather than a strict synonym.
- Jakutsk snow parsley, northern hemlock parsley is associated with * Genus: Cnidium. * Species: cnidiifolium. Subspecies.
Distribution and Habitat
- Conioselinum chinense is native to stream banks, swamps, and riparian forests. It's considered rare in some parts of its range. It is a New World perennial native to central eastern Canada and the United States.
- Conioselinum scopulorum is found in parts of the Rocky Mountains.
- Specific locations mentioned include a cedar swamp at Rare Charitable Research Reserve (approximately 5km), western Pennsylvania (Butler-Freeport Trail), British Columbia (Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site), Ecola State Park (Clatsop County, Oregon), and Carmacks YT.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Conioselinum species are erect perennial plants.
- They have deeply toothed compound leaves and umbels of white flowers.
- Conioselinum chinense has simple stems which are 3-10 dm high and arise from a club-shaped taproot or cluster of fleshy roots.
- Conioselinum gmelinii is usually hairless (sometimes glaucous) and perennial, growing from a short, stout rhizomatous stem-base.
Ecological Role
- Conioselinum pacificum is pollinated by insects.
Traditional Uses
- The Micmac People used Conioselinum chinense (Hemlock-parsley).
- In traditional Chinese medicine, a plant referred to as Hemlock Parsley / Ligusticum (chuan xiong) is considered warm and pungent, attributing to the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium. It is used for abdominal bloating, congested chest, irregular menstruation with blood clots, and pain in the hypochondrium.
Additional Information
- Coefficient of Conservatism for a specific species is 10.
- Coefficient of Wetness for a specific species is -5.
- Wetness Index for a specific species is OBL.
- Physiognomy for a specific species is Nt P-Forb.
Resources and Further Information
- Endangered Resources Program - for information including identification, photos, and links related to Hemlock Parsley (Conioselinum chinense).
- ISM Herbarium - for distribution of Conioselinum chinense specimens.
- Discover Life - for biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Conioselinum chinense.