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Rocky Mountain Indian parsley

Scientific Name: Aletes anisatus

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Rocky Mountain Indian Parsley

This page provides information about Aletes anisatus, commonly known as Rocky Mountain Indian Parsley.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the Parsley family (Apiaceae), some members of which may contain compounds of concern for pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Rocky Mountain Indian Parsley has several common names related to traditional medicinal use ("Colorado cough root," "Indian root"), suggesting potential biological activity.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Aletes anisatus (A. Gray) W.L. Theobald & C.C. Tseng
  • Common Names: Rocky Mountain Indian Parsley, Indian Parsley, Bear Root, Colorado Cough Root, Mountain Ginseng, Nipo, Empress of the Dark Forest, Indian Root, Wild Parsley, Mountain Carrot, Indian Biscuitroot, Fernleaf Biscuitroot.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family/Umbelliferae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Cymopterus anisatus A. Gray
    • Pteryxia anisata (A. Gray) Mathias & Constance
  • Alternative Spelling: Rocky Mountain Indian-parsley

Distribution and Habitat

  • This plant is found in the Southern Rocky Mountains, including Colorado and New Mexico.
  • It grows in rocky soils at elevations from 1,500 to 3,505 meters (4,900-11,500 feet).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aletes anisatus is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.

Ecological Role

  • It is part of the wildflower and tree ecosystems of the Southern Rocky Mountains.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It may be associated with Navajo legends related to plant use.

Further Information

  • An online guide to the wildflowers and trees of Colorado and New Mexico in the Southern Rocky Mountains may offer additional information.