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Cedar Breaks springparsley
Scientific Name: Cymopterus minimus
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lemmon's Spring Parsley and Related Species
This document provides information related to several plants referred to as "spring parsley," particularly those found in the Cedar Breaks National Monument area. There are multiple scientific names associated with these plants.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy:
- Several species of plants are called Spring Parsley.
- Cymopterus purpureus var. jonesii: Jones Spring-parsley
- Cymopterus bulbosus A. Nelson: Bulbous Spring Parsley
- Cymopterus minimus: Cedar Breaks Biscuitroot
- Cymopterus montanus: Mountain Spring-parsley
- Cymopterus planosus: Rocky Mountain Spring Parsley
Distribution and Habitat:
- These "spring parsley" varieties are found in Western Utah and the Cedar Breaks National Monument area, specifically on the Markagunt Plateau, Cedar Mountain, and the Valley of Castle Creek.
- They often grow at high elevations, around 10,400 feet.
Ecological Role:
- Lemmon's Spring Parsley is part of the ecosystem in Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Morphological Characteristics:
- The plants are described as "tiny parsley".
- They flower from late May into July, and are considered a "spring bloomer."
Considerations for Pets:
- Parsley is mentioned in relation to dog food.