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Oxypolis fendleri

Oxypolis fendleri (A. Gray) A. Heller

Fendler's Cowbane

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: OXFE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT , WY
Native Habitat: Shaded streambanks.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACW			FACW				FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Oxypolis fendleri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oxypolis fendleri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oxypolis fendleri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-16
Research By: CBR

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