Oxypolis fendleri, June 25, 2021
O. fendleri, June 25, 2021
Common & scientific name
Fendler’s cowbane, Oxypolis fendleri
Family
Parsley, Apiaceae
Location
Lincoln Creek, 9,800’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A most delicate parsley, usually found growing stream or ditch-side tucked in among larger plants. It can be distinguished from other parsleys by the sheaths at the base of its branches (often just one), its pinnate basal leaves, not carrot-like, small (3”) umbels of white flowers, and overall delicate appearance. Apparently poisonous to cattle, hence the name.
O. fendleri, Mountain Boy, 11,600’, July 8, 2021