Osmorhiza depauperata, June 16, 2021
O. depauperata, in fruit, Weller Trail, 9,600’, July 20, 2021
Common & scientific names
Blunt sweet cicely, Osmorhiza depauperata
Family
Parsley, Apiaceae
Location
Difficult Trail, 8,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known facts
This delicate parsley (“depauperata” translates as “diminutive”) produces blunt-ended seed pods (hence its common name). Its leaves are delightfully licorice-scented.