Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pecten-veneris
ID:
435002

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 256 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434334



Common Names

  • Pecten-veneris Parsley
  • Common Pecten-veneris Parsley
  • Pecten-veneris Hemlock


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Description

Scandix pecten-veneris (also called Shepherd's Needle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple inflorescence and its leaves are up to 10 cm in length. It grows in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Scandix pecten-veneris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scandix pecten-veneris sub. brachycarpa (Guss.) Thell.
Scandix pecten-veneris sub. macrorhyncha (C.A.Mey.) Rouy & E.G.Camus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scandix pecten-veneris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scandix pecten-veneris is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Scandix pecten-veneris

Scandix pecten-veneris can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Scandix pecten-veneris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scandix pecten-veneris?

Scandix pecten-veneris

What is the common name of Scandix pecten-veneris?

Venus' Comb Scandix

What is the family of Scandix pecten-veneris?

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,

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