Sweetroot Spring Parsley
Cymopterus newberryi
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: cymopterus
Plant ID (slug): cymopterus-newberryi
Numeric ID: 24954
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Cymopterus newberryi is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Western N. America.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Root - raw or cooked[257]. A sweet flavour, they are eaten by children[257]. The plant is eaten as greens[257].
Medicinal Uses
An infusion of the plant has been drunk and used as a lotion in the treatment of wounds[257].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cymopterus newberryi Sweetroot Spring Parsley