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Greeley springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus acaulis var. greeleyorum

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Greeley's Cymopterus (Cymopterus spp.)

This page provides information on various species and varieties of Cymopterus, particularly those referred to as "spring parsley". Please note that the information is compiled from different sources, and specific details may vary between species and varieties.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several Cymopterus species, including Cymopterus watsonii, are documented as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

Considerations for Children

  • Some Cymopterus species are known to cause severe photosensitivity (a "sunburn"-like reaction) in some species.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: The text mentions several Cymopterus species, including:
    • Cymopterus acaulis
    • Cymopterus watsonii
    • Cymopterus ibapensis
    • Cymopterus glomeratus
  • Varieties:
    • Cymopterus acaulis var. greeleyorum
    • Cymopterus glomeratus var. greeleyorum
    • Eriogonum shockleyi var. shockleyi
  • Common Names: Associated common names include:
    • Greeley's Cymopterus, Greeley Springparsley
    • Dwarf Cork-seed
    • Corrugated Spring Parsley
    • Wrinklewing Springparsley
    • Mountain Spring Parsley
    • Plains Springparsley
    • Fendler's springparsley
    • Higgins' springparsley
    • Longstalk Spring Parsley
    • Uinta Basin spring parsley
    • Henderson's rock parsley
    • Greeley's wavewing
  • Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cymopterus ibapensis is found in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, primarily within the Great Basin region.
  • Mentions locations in Colorado such as Greeley, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Eagle and Glenwood Springs.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Spring parsley (unspecified species) is described as growing 4 to 6 inches tall.

Ecological Role

  • Spring parsley causes a severe "sunburn" or photosensitivity.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Experimental photosensitization by spring parsley (Cymopterus watsonii) has been studied in chicks.