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 | |
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Taenidia integerrima | |
Scientific 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
References
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