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Osmorhiza claytonii
Osmorhiza claytonii (Michx.) C.B. Clarke
Clayton's Sweetroot, Hairy Sweet-cicely, Sweet Jarvil
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Osmorhiza aristata var. brevistylis, Washingtonia claytonii
USDA Symbol: OSCL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A hairy plant with small sparse compound umbels of white flowers. The 1-3 ft. stems are usually solitary and covered with long, soft hairs. Leaves are divided into threes, two or three times. Open clusters (compound umbel) of small, white flowers rise above the foliage on stalks from upper leaf axils.
The roots of this plant have an anise-like odor when bruised. Several species of this genus occur in the East, among them Anise Root (O. longistylis), which has styles to 1/4 inch (4 mm) long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , PE , SK
Native Distribution: Que. to s. Sask., s. to GA mts., n.w. AR & e. KS (more abundant northward)
Native Habitat: Rich woods; wooded slopes
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, rich soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Sweet cicely is not easy, but not impossible, to start from seeds.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Osmorhiza claytonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Osmorhiza claytonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Osmorhiza claytonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-10-03Research By: TWC Staff