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Pseudocymopterus montanus

Pseudocymopterus montanus (A. Gray) J.M. Coult. & Rose

Alpine False Springparsley

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Cymopterus lemmonii, Pseudocymopterus tidestromii, Thaspium montanum

USDA Symbol: PSMO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Yellow to orange to (rarely) purplish.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , NV , TX , UT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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