FENDLER'S COWBANE |
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Oxypolis fendleri (A. Gray ) A. Heller Also Called: Cowbane. Flowering Period: July, August Family: Parsley / Carrot ( Apiaceae / Umbelliferae ) Life Span: Perennial Stems: Green, smooth, hollow and weak. Leaves: Leaves are up to 8" long, bearing 7-9 ovate. These are leaflet variations.They can be toothed or smooth. Flowers: Very small white flowers (1/16") in domed umbels to 1 1/2" across. Cowbane's flowers are very similar to Hemlock Parsley. However Hemlock Parsley leaves are more parsley like. Habitat: Montane to subalpine in wet area, especially along streams. Distribution: Colorado Distribution Map Origin: Native |
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