Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
385435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 653 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384767



Common Names

  • Sweet Cicely
  • Aniseroot
  • Anise Root


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Synonyms

  • Elleimataenia renjifoana Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Uraspermum glabratum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Myrrhis renjifoana Phil. [unknown]

Description

Osmorhiza glabrata (also called Smooth Sweet Cicely, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Osmorhiza glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmorhiza glabrata has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmorhiza glabrata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.

Where to Find Osmorhiza glabrata

Osmorhiza glabrata is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and other wet habitats.

Osmorhiza glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmorhiza glabrata?

Osmorhiza glabrata

What is the common name of Osmorhiza glabrata?

Smooth Sweet-Cicely

What is the natural habitat of Osmorhiza glabrata?

Dry, open forests and woodlands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References