Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC. is a plant in the Apiaceae family, order Apiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC.

Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC.

Canadian honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) is an edible perennial native to eastern North America.

Family
Genus
Cryptotaenia
Order
Apiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC.

Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC., commonly called Canadian honewort, is a perennial plant species. It is native to the eastern United States and eastern Canada. Its young leaves and stems can be used as a boiled green or a seasoning, with a flavor profile similar to parsley. Its parsnip-like roots can be cooked before eating.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Apiales Apiaceae Cryptotaenia

More from Apiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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