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Cymopterus nivalis
Cymopterus nivalis S. Watson
Snowline Springparsley, Snowline Spring-parsley, Snowline Spring Parsley, Snow Spring-parsley
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s): Aletes bipinnata, Aletes nivalis, Cymopterus bipinnatus, Cymopterus humboldtensis
USDA Symbol: CYNI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: ID , MT , NV , OR , WYNative Habitat: Gravelly soil of grasslands, sagebrush slopes, woodlands, open forests, fellfields.
Web Reference
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of MontanaWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cymopterus nivalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cymopterus nivalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cymopterus nivalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-12Research By: CBR