Mountain Spring Parsley

Cymopterus montanus

Physical Characteristics

Cymopterus montanus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Central N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Texas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 257]. The root is spindle-shaped and parsnip-like, but it is much softer, sweeter and more tender than a parsnip[2]. It is used as a vegetable[2]. The root has been peeled, baked then dried and ground into a powder and used as an occasional substitute for corn meal[257]. Seed - raw or cooked[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known