Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Vesper multinervatus (Coulter & Rose) R.L. Hartman & G.L. Nesom
(Corkwing Wafer-Parsnip)


Family: Apiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Cymopterus multinervatus (Coulter & Rose) Tidestrom
Phellopterus multinervatus Coulter & Rose

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



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



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



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



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



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


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