Ripley's springparsley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ripley's springparsley |
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Cymopterus
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C. ripleyi
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| Cymopterus ripleyi Barneby
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Cymopterus ripleyi is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the carrot family. People often call it Ripley's springparsley or Ripley's cymopterus.
About Ripley's Springparsley
This plant is a perennial herb, which means it lives for more than two years. It does not have a visible stem above the ground. Instead, its leaves and flowers grow directly from a main root called a taproot.
Where Does It Grow?
Ripley's springparsley is found in the western United States. It grows naturally in Nevada, Arizona, and the eastern part of California. You can usually find it in places with sandy soil, like deserts.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of this plant are shiny and smooth, without any hairs. Each leaf has small, rounded parts, usually with about three smaller leaflets. These leaflets are often divided into even smaller sections called lobes. The leaves grow on stalks called petioles, which can be up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long.
The flowers of Ripley's springparsley grow in a round shape. They can be purplish or off-white. This cluster of flowers, called an inflorescence, sits on top of a long stalk called a peduncle.
