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Aletes filifolius

Aletes filifolius Mathias, Constance & W.L. Theobald

Trans-Pecos Indian Parsley

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ALFI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Rocky places, bluffs, mountain summits, stream and canyon bottoms, usually on limestone.

Web Reference

Webref 50 - New Mexico Rare Plants (2020) New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-11
Research By: CBR

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