Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
392091

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1: 264. 1753 [1 May 1753]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391423

Common Names

  • Peregrina Pimpinella
  • Peregrina Burnet Saxifrage
  • Peregrina Meadow Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Ledeburia pimpinelloides Link [unknown]
  • Pimpinella ambigua K.Koch ex H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Pimpinella taurica hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella hispida Loisel. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella griffithiana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Tragium peregrinum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tragium tauricum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Torilis trilobata Viv. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Torilis tuberculata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Anisum italicum Raf. [unknown]
  • Caucalis tuberculata Poir. [unknown]

Description

Pimpinella peregrina (also called wandering cow-parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pimpinella peregrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimpinella peregrina is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimpinella peregrina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Pimpinella peregrina

Pimpinella peregrina is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Pimpinella peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimpinella peregrina?

Pimpinella peregrina

What is the growth habit of Pimpinella peregrina?

Pimpinella peregrina is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Pimpinella peregrina?

The flowering period of Pimpinella peregrina is from June to August.

Species in the Pimpinella genus

Pimpinella anisoides, Pimpinella anisetum, Pimpinella anisactis, Pimpinella alismatifolia, Pimpinella ahmarensis, Pimpinella affinis, Pimpinella adscendens, Pimpinella anagodendron, Pimpinella aromatica, Pimpinella battandieri, Pimpinella barbata, Pimpinella anisum, Pimpinella acronemastrum, Pimpinella acutidentata, Pimpinella cypria, Pimpinella cumbrae, Pimpinella dendroselinum, Pimpinella cretica, Pimpinella corymbosa, Pimpinella deverroides, Pimpinella buchananii, Pimpinella bracteata, Pimpinella brachyclada, Pimpinella erythraeae, Pimpinella eriocarpos, Pimpinella etbaica, Pimpinella favifolia, Pimpinella schweinfurthii, Pimpinella schimperi, Pimpinella saxifraga, Pimpinella subnigra, Pimpinella stracheyi, Pimpinella sikkimensis, Pimpinella sintenisii, Pimpinella pruatjan, Pimpinella procumbens, Pimpinella pretenderis, Pimpinella rollae, Pimpinella robynsii, Pimpinella rigidula, Pimpinella rhodantha, Pimpinella urceolata, Pimpinella turcomanica, Pimpinella tomentosa, Pimpinella tirupatiensis, Pimpinella tongloensis, Pimpinella tragium, Pimpinella inundata, Pimpinella intermedia, Pimpinella javana,

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,

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