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Panamint springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus panamintensis var. panamintensis

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Panamint Spring Parsley

Panamint spring parsley, scientifically known as Cymopterus panamintensis, is a plant found in specific regions of the United States. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, ecological role, and interactions with other organisms.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant shares a common name ("parsley") with culinary herbs; be sure to correctly identify plants to avoid accidental ingestion of wild species.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Cymopterus panamintensis
  • Common Names: Panamint spring parsley, Panamint Spring-parsley, desert parsley

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Order: Apiales
  • Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family)
  • Species: Cymopterus panamintensis
  • Synonyms and Related Names:
    • Cymopterus panamintensis Coult. & Rose
    • Cymopterus panamintensis var. acutifolius - (Coult. & Rose) Munz
    • plains spring-parsley (Cymopterus acaulis)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is associated with the Panamint Springs area in California, particularly in Inyo County and Death Valley National Park.
  • It is found above 4,000 ft. elevation in Death Valley National Park.

Ecological Role

  • Cymopterus panamintensis serves as a host plant for Ford's Indra Swallowtail butterfly.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is a host for Ford's Indra Swallowtail.
  • It grows alongside species such as Purshia tridentata (bitterbrush) and Artemisia tridentata (sagebrush).