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Springparsley

Cymopterus

Also called Spring Parsley, Wavewing, Springparsleys, Desert Parsley

Springparsley
Photo: Arches National Park, Public domain
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Grows as
Perennial
Edible
Yes, some parts

About

Cymopterus is a genus of perennial plants in the family Apiaceae native to western North America. They are commonly known as the spring parsleys and are edible. They are mostly stemless, taprooted perennial herbs with leaves at ground level and flowering scapes bearing yellow, white, or purple flowers.

Other Cymopterus plants

Colorado aletes · Indian parsley · Davis' springparsley · Desert springparsley · Evert's springparsley · Gilman's springparsley · Globe springparsley · Plains Spring Parsley · Toiyabe springparsley · Ripley's springparsley

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Cymopterus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.

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