Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
392296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pančić

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae : 359 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391628



Common Names

  • Pastinaca hirsuta
  • Hairy Pastinaca
  • Hairy Parsnip


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Description

Pastinaca hirsuta (also called Hairy wild parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in moist meadows, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca hirsuta is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca hirsuta has small yellow flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pastinaca hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.

Where to Find Pastinaca hirsuta

Pastinaca hirsuta is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Pastinaca hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca hirsuta?

Pastinaca hirsuta

What is the common name of Pastinaca hirsuta?

Hairy parsnip

What is the family of Pastinaca hirsuta?

Apiaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2403446: Based on the initial data import
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.