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sandparsley

Scientific Name: Ammoselinum

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Ammoselinum: The Sandparsleys

Ammoselinum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Apiaceae (carrot) family. These plants are commonly known as sandparsleys.

Considerations for Pets

  • The provided text mentions "inconspicuous" flowers, which could potentially be overlooked by pet owners.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Ammoselinum
  • Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus, Species
  • Species Include:
    • Ammoselinum butleri (Butler's Sandparsley)
    • Ammoselinum giganteum (Desert Sand-Parsley/Western Sand-parsley)
    • Ammoselinum popei (Plains Sandparsley/Pope's Sand-parsley)
  • Synonyms: Ammoselinum occidentale, Apium popei

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ammoselinum species are endemic to temperate North and South America.
  • Ammoselinum popei (Plains Sandparsley) is native to Texas and other US states.
  • Some species are found in California, but are considered rare, threatened, or endangered there, being more common elsewhere.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Ammoselinum butleri (Butler's Sandparsley) has compound or deeply lobed leaves.
  • Flowers are white and inconspicuous.
  • Ammoselinum popei (Plains Sandparsley) blooms white flowers around March.
  • Butler's Sandparsley is a herb.

Ecological Role

  • Ammoselinum popei (Plains Sandparsley) habitat places it in the same environment as the Nashville Crayfish.

Quirky Facts

  • You can hear the pronunciation of "Sandparsley" on pronouncekiwi.
  • The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database features an illustrated flora dating back to 1913 containing Ammoselinum popei.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: For information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ammoselinum popei.
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
  • California Native Plant Society.
  • iNaturalist and Flickr: View photos tagged with Ammoselinum.
  • Garden Guides: Learn about plants commonly known as Sandparsley.