Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1068596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 71 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067934



Common Names

  • Osmorhiza occidentalis
  • Western Sweetroot
  • Western Anise Root


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Description

Osmorhiza occidentalis (also called Western Sweet Cicely, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and fern-like leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Osmorhiza occidentalis is a drought-tolerant plant used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or a low-growing hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmorhiza occidentalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Osmorhiza occidentalis: Osmorhiza occidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Osmorhiza occidentalis

Osmorhiza occidentalis can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.

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,

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