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Cymopterus newberryi

Sweetroot Spring Parsley

a member of the Cymopterus genus in the family Umbelliferae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Root - raw or cooked[2]. A sweet flavour, they are eaten by children[2]. The plant is eaten as greens[2]. There are no edible uses listed for Cymopterus newberryi.

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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An infusion of the plant has been drunk and used as a lotion in the treatment of wounds[1].

Environment

Range
Western N. America.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Cultivation

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References

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

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

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