Apiaceae Family

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Mystery Plant (2008-07-01) I was intrigued with the seed pods on this mystery plant in the carrot family.

Early Bloomer (2013-04-12) An early bloomer on the grounds outside Red Butte Garden.

Biscuitroot (2001-05-07) A member of the parsley family...perhaps Biscuitroot

Yellowish Flower (2006-05-21) Yellow flower with the double umbel of the Apiaceae family

Compound Umbel (2006-05-21) A member of the Parsley Family. I dare not guess which member.

Double Umbel (2006-05-21) Double umbel of the Parsley Family.

Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) The Little Water Trail had many, many samples of Cow Parsnip in bloom during early July.

Interesting Seeds (2006-06-14) An interesting set of seeds on this mysterious plant.

Little Water (2006-07-08) The Little Water Fork of Mill Creek lined by Cow Parsnip.

Backlit Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) This backlit Cowparsnip (Heracleum spp.) highlights the compound umbel structure of the Apiaceae family.

Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) Cow Parsnip is noted for its large flowers.

Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) A different style of cows parsnip.

Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) It is hard to miss the Cows Parsnip.

Cow Parsnip (2006-07-08) This backside view of the Cowsparsnip brings out the flare of the double umbel.

Gone to Seed (2006-07-20) Interesting deep black seeds.

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Apiaceae

Pictures of the The Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae) family of flowering plants. This large family of plants has about 300 genera and 3000 species. The family includes highly toxic plants such as hemlock and a large number of staple farm plants including carrots, parsley, celery, chervil, dill, fennel, parsnip, anise, cumin, coriander, caraway, etc..

The flowers in the family usually have a compound umbel (double umbel).

Context: Flowers

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