Detail View: Kansas Wildflowers: Polytaenia nuttallii DC.
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Catalog Number:
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3692
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Record ID:
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KBS_LARC.3692_1200.Pol_nut1.tif
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Global Unique Identifier:
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URN:science:KBS:wildflower:3692
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Institution Code:
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KBS
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Date Last Modified:
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12/16/2004
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Basis Of Record:
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observation
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Scientific Name:
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Polytaenia nuttallii DC.
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Family:
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Apiaceae
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Genus:
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Polytaenia
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Species:
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nuttallii
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Scientific Name Author:
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DC.
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State or Province:
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Kansas
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County:
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Franklin
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Locality:
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Williamsburg, 3.5 mi E. Tallgrass prairie hay meadow on prominent ridge S of Middle Creek.
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Physiographic Province:
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Osage Cuestas
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Associated Plant Community:
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Tallgrass Prairie
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Collector:
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Craig C. Freeman
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Date Collected:
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6/6/1990
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Rights:
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Craig C. Freeman
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Source:
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Kansas Wildflowers Database, Kansas Biological Survey, University of Kansas
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Genus Name Meaning:
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From Greek polys ("many") and tainia ("fillet") referring to many oil-tubes
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Species Name Meaning:
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Named for Thomas Nuttall, English botanist and ornithologist who collected plants in U.S. and Hawaii in late 1700's-early 1800's
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Common Names:
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Prairie parsley
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Description:
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Species description: Flowers are yellow or greenish-yellow and bloom from April to June.
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Description:
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Species description: Stout, erect perennial herb with a taproot. The single, hairy stem is branched above. Leaves are alternate and 2-3 times pinnately compound.
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Description:
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Habitat: Prairies, often in rocky limestone soil.
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Description:
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Range in Kansas: Eastern third of the state.
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Description:
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Medicinal Uses: Mesquakies used tea made from seeds to treat diarrhea.
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Description:
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Cultivation: Grows best in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun.
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Description:
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Plant life form: Perennial
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Description:
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Height: 4-10 dm
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Color:
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Yellow
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