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bigroot springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus macrorhizus

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Big-root Spring-parsley (Cymopterus macrorhizus)

Also known as Spring Parsley, Bigroot Springparsley, and simply Spring Parsley, Cymopterus macrorhizus is a species of plant with notable interactions and characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is noted as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cymopterus macrorhizus
  • Common Names: Big-root Spring-parsley, Spring Parsley, Bigroot Springparsley
  • Family: Apiaceae (Parsley or Carrot Family)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Related ITIS Name: Cymopterus macrorhizus Buckl. (TSN 29644)
  • Synonym: Phellopterus macrorhizus

Distribution and Habitat

  • Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Turpentine spring-parsley (C. terebinthinus) has an anise-like smell emanating from its pulpy roots and fern-like foliage. It is yellow-flowered.

Interactions with Other Organisms

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

Additional Information

  • The text mentions several other Cymopterus species, including:
    • Cymopterus watsonii
    • Cymopterus bulbosus A. Nelson &#8211 bulbous spring parsley, bulbous springparsley
    • Cymopterus constancei