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Aethusa cynapium L.

Family: Apiaceae

fool's-parsley

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Etymology: Aethusa: The Latin name is derived from the Arab word 'ai' what means burning, since the plant causes burning pains.
Plants: Annual forb Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive

USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"

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Aethusa cynapium L. Family: Apiaceae fool's-parsley Kurt Stüber Kitty Kohout Open Interactive Map Traits Links Etymology: Aethusa: The Latin name is derived from the Arab word 'ai' what means burning, since the plant causes burning pains. Plants: Annual forb Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous! Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Kitty Kohout Botanical Illustration Botanical Illustration View All 10 Images
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