Status:
valid
Authors:
Pančić
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae : 359 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391628
Common Names
- Pastinaca hirsuta
- Hairy Pastinaca
- Hairy Parsnip
Description
Pastinaca hirsuta (also called Hairy wild parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in moist meadows, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pastinaca hirsuta is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pastinaca hirsuta has small yellow flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pastinaca hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.
Where to Find Pastinaca hirsuta
Pastinaca hirsuta is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Pastinaca hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pastinaca hirsuta?
Pastinaca hirsuta
What is the common name of Pastinaca hirsuta?
Hairy parsnip
What is the family of Pastinaca hirsuta?
Apiaceae
Species in the Pastinaca genus
Pastinaca glandulosa,
Pastinaca clausii,
Pastinaca kochii,
Pastinaca hirsuta,
Pastinaca aurantiaca,
Pastinaca armena,
Pastinaca argyrophylla,
Pastinaca trysia,
Pastinaca zozimoides,
Pastinaca lucida,
Pastinaca sativa,
Pastinaca pimpinellifolia,
Pastinaca yildizii,
Pastinaca gelendostensis,
Pastinaca erzincanensis,
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,