Bulbous Springparsley

Cymopterus bulbosus

Physical Characteristics

Cymopterus bulbosus is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Wyoming to Texas and New Mexico.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Condiment The root can be eaten raw, cooked or dried for later use[257]. The dried leaves are used as a flavouring[61, 105, 177]. A celery flavouring[257]. Leaves - cooked[105, 161].

Medicinal Uses

The plant has been eaten as a stomach medicine[257].

Known Hazards

None known