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Davis' springparsley
Scientific Name: Cymopterus davisii
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spring Parsley (Cymopterus spp.)
The term "Spring Parsley" refers to several species within the Cymopterus genus, a group of plants native to western North America. It is important to note that the common name "Parsley" can be misleading, as these plants are distinct from the commonly used culinary herb, Petroselinum crispum.
There are multiple species of Spring Parsley, including:
- Cymopterus ibapensis
- Cymopterus longipes (Longstalk Spring Parsley)
- Cymopterus watsonii
Considerations for Pets
Cymopterus watsonii, a type of Spring Parsley, is mentioned as potentially toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family)
- Scientific Name: Cymopterus spp.
- Synonyms: "Long-stalk Spring-parsley" for Cymopterus longipes
- Accepted Related ITIS Name: Cymopterus longipes S. Wats. (TSN 29643)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cymopterus ibapensis is found in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, closely aligned with the Great Basin region.
- Longstalk Spring Parsley was observed in Farmington Canyon, Davis County, Utah, on March 20, 2014.
- Basin white-cup spring-parsley occurs in all Utah counties except Daggett, Davis, Morgan, Summit, Wasatch, and Weber, but occurs in other western states.
Quirky Facts
- One unusual type of parsley is grown for its root, which resembles a parsnip.
Further Information
- UC Management Guidelines for Carrot Motley Dwarf mentions R. M. Davis, Plant Pathology, UC Davis.
- Sciences Department, University of California, Davis 95616. (See http://alfalfa.ucdavis.edu for related information).