Pastinaca sativa subsp. sativa

parsnip

Synonyms

Pastinaca sativa var. hortensis

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Botanical details

Family: Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Genus: Pastinaca
Genus description: A small genus of flowering, biennial plants from the carrot family. The cultivated species of parsnip is well-known for its edible, sweet, cream-yellow taproot. Flowers are produced in umbels, carried at the top of upright stems in second year
Name status: Correct

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