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Cymopterus montanus - (Nutt.)Torr.&A.Gray.

Common Name Mountain Spring Parsley
Family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Dry soils[235]. Dry hills and valleys at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres.
Range Central N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Texas.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Cymopterus montanus Mountain Spring Parsley


USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. Vol. 2: 645.
Cymopterus montanus Mountain Spring Parsley

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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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.

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Synonyms

Phellopterus montanus. Nutt.

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].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have almost no information on the needs of this species and do not know if it is hardy in Britain. We suggest growing it in a sunny position in a well-drained light or medium soil[K].

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Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a greenhouse. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn might be possible.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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