How to Identify Apiaceae — Carrot Family
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 564 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Apiaceae Species
Heracleum dissectum Ledeb.
Heracleum dissectum Ledeb.
Heracleum dissectum Ledeb. is a flowering Apiaceae species found across temperat…
Levisticum officinale W.D.J.Koch
Levisticum officinale W.D.J.Koch
Levisticum officinale W.D.J.Koch (lovage) is an edible, widely introduced perenn…
Angelica arguta Nutt.
Angelica arguta Nutt.
Angelica arguta Nutt., or Lyall's angelica, is a taprooted perennial herb native…
Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum
Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum
Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum, or sea celery, is a coastal edible herb nati…
Trocdaris verticillatum (L.) Raf.
Trocdaris verticillatum (L.) Raf.
Trocdaris is a monotypic flowering plant genus in Apiaceae, whose single species…
Lomatium nevadense (S.Watson) J.M.Coult. & Rose
Lomatium nevadense (S.Watson) J.M.Coult. & Rose
Lomatium nevadense, or Nevada biscuitroot, is a perennial carrot family herb nat…
Daucus pumilus (L.) Hoffm. & Link
Daucus pumilus (L.) Hoffm. & Link
Daucus pumilus is an uncommon Apiaceae species native to the Canary Islands and …
Eryngium aquaticum L.
Eryngium aquaticum L.
Eryngium aquaticum L. is a North American medicinal/ornamental Apiaceae herb gro…
Actinotus minor (Sm.) DC.
Actinotus minor (Sm.) DC.
Actinotus minor, the lesser flannel flower, is a small perennial herb native to …
Cicuta maculata L.
Cicuta maculata L.
Cicuta maculata, North America's most toxic native plant, is a poisonous perenni…
⚠️ Poisonous
Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.
Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.
Saposhnikovia divaricata is a branched perennial herb native to East Asia, found…
Perideridia californica (Torr.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
Perideridia californica (Torr.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
Perideridia californica, or California yampah, is an endemic California Apiaceae…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Apiaceae?
Apiaceae plants belong to the Apiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 564 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Apiaceae?
Apiaceae is classified in the order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 564 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Apiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Apiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Apiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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