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desert springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus deserticola

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Desert Cymopterus (Cymopterus deserticola)

The plant known as Desert Cymopterus, scientifically named Cymopterus deserticola, is also commonly referred to as Desert Spring Parsley. It is a perennial herb belonging to the carrot or parsley family (Apiaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the Apiaceae (Parsley) family.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant belongs to the Apiaceae (Parsley) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cymopterus deserticola
  • Common Names: Desert Cymopterus, Desert Spring Parsley
  • Family: Apiaceae (also referred to as Umbelliferae) - Carrot or Parsley Family
  • Synonym: Cymopterus bulbosus (listed for Vesper bulbosus, or Spring Biscuitroot)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Desert Cymopterus is found in desert and mountain regions.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Arches National Park, semi-desert areas, foothills, canyons, and openings like shrublands and woodlands.
  • It has been recorded north of Highway 58 in Barstow, California.
  • The plant is found in the Mojave Desert.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Flowers are purple and appear in clusters.
  • It is a perennial herb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is a food source for early spring pollinators.

Related Species and Look-alikes

  • The text mentions several other species of Lomatium (desert parsley), including: Lomatium mohavense (Desert Parsley), Lomatium roseanum (Adobe Parsley), Lomatium pastorale (Shepherd's Desert Parsley), Lomatium columbianum (Columbia Desert Parsley), Lomatium grayi (Gray's Desert Parsley), Lomatium nudicaule (Barestem Desert Parsley), Lomatium foeniculaceum (Carrotleaf Desert-parsley), Lomatium cusickii (Cusick's Desert-parsley), and Lomatium attenuatum (Taper-tip Desert-parsley).
  • Other related species mentioned are: Cymopterus terebinthinus (Turpentine spring-parsley), Cymopterus acaulis (Plains Spring-parsley), Heracleum lanatum, Perideridia gairdneri, and Osmorhiza purpurea.

Additional Notes

  • There is a mention of a decision regarding whether the "desert spring parsley" needs ESA (Endangered Species Act) protection.