Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Cymopterus multinervatus (Coulter & Rose) Tidestrom
(Corkwing Wafer-Parsnip)


Family: Apiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Phellopterus multinervatus Coulter & Rose

Cymopterus multinervatus is a small stemless perennial herb with pinnate leaves with lobed leaflets. The bracts are nerved. The flowers are purple. Cymopterus multinervatus is found in full sunlight in sandy soil at lower elevation.
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Cymopterus multinervatus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 21, 2007



Cymopterus multinervatus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Canyon, February 19, 2010



Cymopterus multinervatus, closeup of umbel, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Canyon, February 19, 2010



Cymopterus multinervatus, closeup of measured umbel, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Canyon, February 23, 2010



Cymopterus multinervatus, closeup of measured leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Canyon, February 23, 2010



Cymopterus multinervatus, in fruit, photo Russ Kleinman & Barbara Weintraub, Tyrone Ridge Access Road, April 11, 2010


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