Thaspium chapmanii

Thaspium chapmaniii, commonly called the hairy meadowparsnip,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is native to eastern North America, where it is widespread in calcareous areas. Its natural habitats are open oak woodlands, savannas, calcareous bluffs, and limestone glades.[2][3]

Thaspium chapmanii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Thaspium
Species:
T. chapmanii
Binomial name
Thaspium chapmanii
Synonyms
  • T. barbinode var. chapmnaii

It is a tall perennial that produces umbels of white flowers in late spring.[1] It can be distinguished from the similar Thaspium barbinode by its cream-colored flowers, more pubescent and dissected foliage, and taller habit.[2]

References

  1. Thaspium chapmanii Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  2. Thaspium chapmanii University of Michigan Herbarium
  3. Thaspium chapmanii Fact Sheet Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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