Angelica capitellata
Angelica capitellata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Angelica |
Species: | A. capitellata
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Binomial name | |
Angelica capitellata (A.Gray) Spalik, Reduron & S.R.Downie
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Angelica capitellata, synonym Sphenosciadium capitellatum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.[1] When treated as Sphenosciadium capitellatum, it was the only species in the monotypic genus Sphenosciadium. It is known by the common names woollyhead parsnip,[2] ranger's buttons, button parsley, and swamp white heads.
Description
It is a stout perennial herb growing from a
The inflorescence is a whitish compound umbel about 10 cm (4 in) across,[3] with many branches. It blooms from July to August.[3] The nearly spherical, headlike terminal umbellets contain many tiny white or purple-tinged flowers, whose protruding stamens make them appear very fuzzy in full bloom, as for the central umbels in the top right image.
Distribution and habitat
The plant is native to western North America from eastern Oregon and central Idaho through Nevada and southern California,[3] reaching into Baja California. It grows in moist habitat types, such as creeksides and meadows.[3]
Ranger's buttons plants are quite similar to the other large Umbelliferae that share similar habitats:
Toxicity
The species is included in Toxic Plants of North America (2001).[5]
References
- ^ a b "Angelica capitellata (A.Gray) Spalik, Reduron & S.R.Downie". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Sphenosciadium capitellatum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-375-40233-3.
- ISBN 0-89997-204-7
- ISBN 0-8138-2266-1