Family: Apiaceae
Canadian honewort, white chervil
[Deringa canadensis (L.) Kuntze]
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Cryptotaenia: Greek cryptos for "hidden" and tainia for "a fillet," referring to concealed oil-tubes
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; stems branched, smooth; roots fibrous
Leaves: 3-parted with sharp, irregular teeth, sometimes lobed; lower leaves on long stalks
Flowers: white, 5-parted; inflorescence a 2" loose, irregular, compound umbels with few-flowered umbellets; blooms June-July
Fruits: dry, splitting into 2 seeds, - fruit:
seed:
Habitat: shade; dry; woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; stems branched, smooth; roots fibrous
Leaves: 3-parted with sharp, irregular teeth, sometimes lobed; lower leaves on long stalks
Flowers: white, 5-parted; inflorescence a 2" loose, irregular, compound umbels with few-flowered umbellets; blooms June-July
Fruits: dry, splitting into 2 seeds, - fruit:
seed:Habitat: shade; dry; woods
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Hugh H. Iltis
Christopher Noll
Hugh H. Iltis
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