Wild Parsnip (species: Trachymene incisa) in Bulahdelah (Gaia Guide)
Trachymene incisa
Wild Parsnip
Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Apiales
Family Araliaceae
Genus Trachymene
Species Trachymene incisa

Distinguishing features

It has thick perennial rootstock and is sparsely hairy to almost hairless. The leaves mostly emerge form the base of the plant, and are deeply 3–5-lobed to dissected, 1.4–6.5 cm long and 1.5–8 cm wide, with petioles to 13 cm long. Flowers are produced in umbels. Petals 0.9–2.2 mm long, white or rarely pink. Fruit broad ovate, 2.4–3.6 mm long, and brown. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 80 cm (Height)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is a perennial herb native to eastern Australia growing in sclerophyll forest and cleared areas, with a preferences for sandy soils and rock crevices. (Wikipedia)

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