Osmorhiza mexicana
Mexican Sweetcicely
Also known as: Osmorhiza brevistylis Wedd. +2 more
- Osmorhiza brevistylis Wedd.
- Osmorhiza mexicana subsp. mexicana
- Washingtonia mexicana (Griseb.) Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Osmorhiza mexicana (commonly known as Mexican sweetcicely) is a herbaceous perennial within the Apiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Peru