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Higgins' springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus acaulis var. higginsii

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Spring Parsley

Considerations for Pets

  • Some varieties of Spring Parsley (Cymopterus watsonii) are noted as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

Considerations for Children

  • Spring parsley causes a severe "sunburn" or photosensitivity in some cases, suggesting potential skin irritation upon contact.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Common Names: Longstalk Spring Parsley, Plains Springparsley, Fendler's springparsley, Greeley springparsley, Higgins' springparsley, Mountain Spring Parsley, Higgins Biscuit root, Featherleaf Spring-parsley, Bighead Spring-parsley
  • Scientific Name: Cymopterus watsonii
  • Other Spring Parsley: Cymopterus glomeratus, Cymopterus higginsii

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family)
  • Synonyms/Related Varieties:
    • Cymopterus glomeratus (plains springparsley plains spring parsley stemless springparsley)
    • Cymopterus glomeratus var. higginsii (Higgins' springparsley)

Distribution and Habitat

  • References to specific spring parsley types are linked to various geographical locations and people, potentially indicating distribution in those regions.
  • Specific references: Fendler, Greeley, Higgins.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Spring parsley is described as growing 4 to 6 inches tall.