Conioselinum scopulorum
(Hemlock Parsley)
Conioselinum scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7251
Conioselinum scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7244
Conioselinum scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7256
Leaves, Conioselinum scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge 7254
| Scientific Name | Conioselinum scopulorum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COSC2 |
| Common Name | Hemlock Parsley, Rocky Mountain Hemlock-parsley | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29471 |
| Family | Apiaceae (Parsley) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (7000 to 12500). Along streams and moist areas in meadows and slopes. Plant: Erect perennial, simple or somewhat branched, slightly leafy stem 2 to 3 feet tall supporting flower cluster (umbel). Leaves: Compound leaves, blades 2 to 8 inches long with finely cut secondary leaflets 5/8 to 1-5/8 inches long. Inflorescence: Large numbers of very small flowers, less than 1/4-inch across and with 5 white petals, clustered in numerous groups, with long, narrow sepals beneath each. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "New Manual of Botany of the Central Rocky Mountains" by John M. Coulter. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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