Honewort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Honewort |
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| Cryptotaenia japonica | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Apioideae |
| Tribe: | Oenantheae |
| Genus: | Cryptotaenia DC. |
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| Cryptotaenia canadensis |
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Cryptotaenia, also known as honewort, is a group of herbaceous perennial plants. This means they are plants that live for more than two years. These plants grow naturally in North America, Africa, and eastern Asia. You can often find them growing wild in damp, shady places.
What is Honewort?
Honewort plants are known for their green leaves and small flowers. They belong to the carrot family, also called Apiaceae. Some types of honewort are even used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine. They are a great example of plants that can be found all over the world.
Different Kinds of Honewort
Scientists have identified several different types, or species, of honewort. These species are found in various parts of the world. Here are some of the accepted species:
- Cryptotaenia africana - Found in Gabon, Africa.
- Cryptotaenia calycina - Grows in Tanzania, Africa.
- Cryptotaenia canadensis - Common in eastern and central North America.
- Cryptotaenia elegans - Found in the Canary Islands.
- Cryptotaenia flahaultii - Grows in the Republic of Georgia.
- Cryptotaenia japonica - Found in Japan, Korea, and China. This species is often used in cooking.
- Cryptotaenia polygama - Also found in Tanzania, Africa.
Scientists sometimes study these plants to see if they should be grouped differently. But for now, these are the main types of honewort.
See also
In Spanish: Cryptotaenia para niños
