Fendler's Springparsley

Cymopterus fendleri

Physical Characteristics

Cymopterus fendleri 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 - Arizona.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Leaves - cooked[46, 61, 105, 161]. The plant has a particularly strong and pleasant odour, it is used as a flavouring in soups and stews[2, 257]. Root - raw or cooked[257]. Used as a flavouring[46, 61, 105]. An aromatic flavour[161].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known