Taenidia (plant)

Taenidia is a small genus of flowering plants in the carrot family, commonly known as pimpernels.[1] This genus is native only to eastern North America.

Taenidia
Taenidia integerrima
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Selineae
Genus: Taenidia
(Torrey & A.Gray) Drude
Species

2, see text.

This genus consists of somewhat delicate perennials that flower in late spring and early summer.

Species

  • Taenidia integerrima - yellow pimpernel; widespread in eastern North America
  • Taenidia montana - mountain pimpernel; restricted to the central Appalachian Mountains

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