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Cymopterus minimus

Cymopterus minimus (Mathias) Mathias

Cedar Breaks Springparsley, Cedar-breaks Spring-parsley, Cedar Breaks Spring Parsley, Cedar Breaks Biscuitroot

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s): Aulospermum minimum

USDA Symbol: CYMI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Whitish, creamy pink or pale purple, with whitish margins or purple markings.

Distribution

USA: UT
Native Habitat: Clay soil on semi-barren limestone outcrops, flat to gently sloping plateau margins and adjoining steep eroding slopes, sparse pine woodlands, mixed coniferous communities.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 88 - Utah Species, Field Guide Home (2021)

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-12
Research By: CBR

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