Cymopterus fendleri

A.Gray

Fendler's springparsley

Apiaceae Edible: Leaves 110 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Hermaphroditic perennial, self-fertile and insect-pollinated. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay soils with good drainage. Tolerates mildly acidic to basic pH. Adapts to semi-shade or full sun. Handles both dry and moist soils.

Description

Edible Uses

The leaves have a particularly strong and pleasant aroma and are used cooked as a flavouring in soups and stews. The root can be eaten raw or cooked and also contributes an aromatic flavour as a seasoning.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are sometimes used as a stuffing for mutton.

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Medicinal Uses

None known

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Cultivation

We have almost no information on the needs of this species and do not know if it is hardy in Britain. We suggest growing it in a sunny position in a well-drained light or medium soil.

Propagation

No specific information is available for this species, but sowing seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe is recommended where possible. Stored seed should be sown as early in the year as possible in a greenhouse. Seedlings should be pricked out into individual pots once large enough to handle and grown on under cover for at least their first winter, then planted into permanent positions in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn may also be possible.

Other Uses

None known

Synonyms

C. acaulis fendleri. (Gray.)Goodrich.

References (3)

Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 257
Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/