Ptilimnium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ptilimnium |
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| Ptilimnium nuttallii | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Apioideae |
| Tribe: | Oenantheae |
| Genus: | Ptilimnium Raf. |
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| Ptilimnium capillaceum |
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Ptilimnium is a group of plants that belong to the Apiaceae family. This family is also known as the carrot or parsley family. These plants are often called mock bishopweed or mock bishop's weed. Scientists first described this group of plants as a genus in 1819.
Where Does Mock Bishopweed Grow?
Ptilimnium plants are endemic to the United States. This means they are found naturally only in certain parts of the U.S. You can mostly find them in the Southeast, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Lower Great Plains.
Types of Mock Bishopweed Plants
There are several accepted species within the Ptilimnium group. Each one grows in specific areas of the United States. Here are some of the main types:
- Ptilimnium capillaceum (Michx.) Raf. - Found in the Southeastern, South Central, and Northeastern USA.
- Ptilimnium costatum (Elliott) Raf. - Grows in the South Central USA.
- Ptilimnium fluviatile (Rose) Mathias - Found in the Southeastern USA.
- Ptilimnium nodosum (Rose) Mathias - Grows in Georgia and South Carolina.
- Ptilimnium nuttallii (DC.) Britton - Found in the South Central USA.
- Ptilimnium texense J.M. Coult. & Rose - Grows in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.
- Ptilimnium viviparum (Rose) Mathias - Found in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
See also
In Spanish: Ptilimnium para niños
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