Purple springparsley
Cymopterus purpureus
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: cymopterus
Plant ID (slug): cymopterus-purpureus
Numeric ID: 8792
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Cymopterus purpureus 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
Leaves - cooked[46, 61, 105, 161]. Used as a potherb to season soups etc[161].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cymopterus purpureus Purple springparsley