Oenanthe pimpinelloides Meadow parsley (Umbelliferae)

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Oenanthe pimpinelloides
Meadow parsley
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The Oenanthe pimpinelloides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Meadow parsley.

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Latin Name:  Oenanthe pimpinelloides
Common Name:  Meadow parsley
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Many species in this genus are very poisonous, one report has been found so far saying that this species is also poisonous[76]. It is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].

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Habitat:  Meadows and damp grassy places[17].

Edible Uses: Root[2, 105]. Starchy with a flavour somewhat like filberts, is much esteemed in some areas[4, 183]. Some caution is advised since many members of this genus are very poisonous, see the notes above on toxicity.

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