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TransPecos Indian parsley
Scientific Name: Aletes filifolius
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aletes filifolius - Trans-Pecos Indian Parsley
Aletes filifolius, commonly known as Trans-Pecos Indian Parsley, is a perennial subshrub forb/herb belonging to the genus Aletes.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the Apiaceae family, some members of which (like wild celery) can be of concern to pets and livestock.
Considerations for Children
- This plant belongs to the Apiaceae family, some members of which (like wild celery and parsley hawthorn) can be of concern.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aletes filifolius Mathias, Constance & W.L. Theobald
- Rank: Species
- Family: Apiaceae (Parsley Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but it's worth noting mentions of other Aletes species such as Aletes anisatus and Aletes acaulis, and other plants with "parsley" in the name such as plains sand-parsley (Ammoselinum popei).
- Symbol: ALFI3
Common Names
- Trans-Pecos Indian Parsley
- Trans-Pecos Aletes
- Stemless Indian Parsley
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Specifically found in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and New Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial in duration.
- During the summer, it assumes a green color.
- Adult species are medium in size and reach 9 meters in height.
Ecological Role
- Native to the US.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Parsley has multiple sprigs of curling, divided leaves that grow into a mound of greenery.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aletes filifolius.
- Information can also be found at the United States Department of Agriculture.