Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
605147

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 95 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604479

Common Names

  • Douglasii Cicuta
  • Cicuta Douglasii
  • Douglasii Water Hemlock

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Synonyms

  • Cicuta californica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cicuta fimbriata Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta frondosa Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta maculata californica (A.Gray) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Cicuta occidentalis frondosa Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta purpurata Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta sonnei Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta vagans Greene [unknown]
  • Cicuta virosa californica J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Sium douglasii DC. [unknown]

Description

Cicuta douglasii (also called 'Douglas's Water Hemlock', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cicuta douglasii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicuta douglasii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicuta douglasii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring, and division can be done in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cicuta douglasii

Cicuta douglasii can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cicuta douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicuta douglasii?

Cicuta douglasii

What type of plant is Cicuta douglasii?

Flowering Plant

Where is Cicuta douglasii found?

North America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720727: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.