water parsnip

Sium suave

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Sium suave (water parsnip, hemlock waterparsnip) is in the Apiaceae family. It is a perennial wildflower that is native to many areas of both Asia and North America.The common name water parsnip is due to its similarity to parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) and its wetland habitat. The common name hemlock waterparsnip is an alternate common name due to its similarity to spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata).

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