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Rocky Mountain springparsley

Scientific Name: Cymopterus planosus

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Turpentine Spring-Parsley and Related Species

This page provides information about various plants commonly known as Spring-Parsley, particularly those found in the Rocky Mountain region. These plants belong to the Apiaceae (Parsley) family and are adapted to a range of habitats, from mountain foothills to alpine environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several species are described as herbs.

Considerations for Children

  • Several species are described as herbs.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Cymopterus terebinthinus: Turpentine Spring-Parsley
  • Oreoxis humilis: Rocky Mountain Alpineparsley, Pikes Peak Spring-parsley
  • Vesper montanus: Mountain Spring Parsley
  • Cymopterus planosus: Rocky Mountain Spring-Parsley
  • Aletes acaulis: Stemless Indian Parsley

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae), the Parsley Family
  • The text mentions that there are at least 59 members of the Apiales order (Ginseng and Parsley order) found in Montana.

Distribution and Habitat

  • These Spring-Parsley species are primarily found in the Rocky Mountain region of North America.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Colorado
    • Utah
    • California
    • Wyoming (Bighorn Mountains)
    • Montana
  • They typically inhabit rocky terrains, mountain foothills, and alpine environments. Some are found in dry, open places.
  • Oreoxis humilis is specifically noted as endemic to Pikes Peak, Colorado, and is found on private property owned by Colorado Springs Utilities.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Williams’ spring parsley is described as a tufted, perennial herb.
  • Oreoxis humilis is a perennial forb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Anise Swallowtail butterflies use some species of parsley as a food source in the Great Basin and Rocky Mountains.
  • Rocky Mountain Bee Plant seeds attract pollinators.

Further Information

  • The text references the Rocky Mountain Herbarium at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, as a resource for species verification.
  • CNHP (Colorado Natural Heritage Program) data is used for mapping the distribution of Oreoxis humilis.