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Douglass' springparsley
Scientific Name: Cymopterus douglassii
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cymopterus: The Springparsleys
Cymopterus is a genus of perennial plants belonging to the Apiaceae family, native to western North America. They are commonly known as springparsleys.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Accepted Species: Cymopterus douglassii R.L. Hartm. & Constance (Douglass' Springparsley)
- Synonyms:
- Cymopterus glaucus Nutt. (Waxy Spring Parsley)
Common Names
- Douglass' Springparsley
- Plains Springparsley (Cymopterus acaulis)
- Indian Parsnip, Indian Springparsley (Cymopterus aboriginum)
- Turpentine Springparsley (Cymopteris terebinthinus)
- Waxy Spring Parsley
- Douglass' Wavewing
- Taos Springparsley
- Pinnate Spring-Parsley (Cymopterus beckii)
Distribution and Habitat
Cymopterus species are native to western North America. Specifically, Cymopterus douglassii has been noted in:
- East Central areas
- Custer and Lemhi counties
- Idaho
- United States
- Ponderosa pine-manzanita
- Conifer-oak
- Douglas fir forests
- Open pion-juniper woodland
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that *Cymopterus multinervatus* is also known as "Wild Parsnip (young fruit)". While this doesn't explicitly indicate toxicity, it suggests the plant produces fruit, which could be attractive to pets and potentially cause digestive upset if ingested in large quantities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Douglass' Springparsley is suggested to be grown outdoors year-round and is tolerant to cold weather, but may need securing in windy climates.
Quirky Facts
- Longstalk Spring Parsley is noted as being one of the earliest plants to bloom each spring, adding an early splash of color to its habitat.