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Cymopterus globosus

Globe Springparsley

a perennial member of the Cymopterus genus in the family Umbelliferae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Fertility
Self fertile, Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Root - raw or cooked[4][5][1]. A pleasant taste[2]. Leaves[4][5][1]. No further details but they are probably used cooked and are likely to be aromatic.

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Root

Material uses

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A decoction of the roots has been used as an insecticide[3].

Product or use
Insecticide

Environment

Range
South-western N. America - California to Utah.
Habitat
Dry open flats, 1200 - 2100 metres in California[6].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a greenhouse. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn might be possible.

Cultivation

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We have almost no information on the needs of this species and do not know if it is hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. We suggest growing it in a sunny position in a well-drained light or medium soil[K].

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture.

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  3. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  4. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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  5. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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  6. Munz. A California Flora. University of California Press 1959-00-00

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