Berula sp.
Cutleaf water-parsnip, Cutleaf Water-Parsnip
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Berula sp. (Cutleaf water-parsnip) is a non-native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Oenanthe: Berula has fibrous roots and smooth-topped fruits; Oenanthe has tuberous roots and crowned fruits.; vs Nasturtium: Nasturtium is in the mustard family with 4-petaled flowers; Berula has 5-petaled carrot-family flowers.; vs Helosciadium: Helosciadium is now considered part of Apium; check current taxonomy.; vs Conium: Conium has purple-spotted stems and musty odor; Berula has green stems without spots.; vs Sium: Berula has thread-like ribs hidden in corky wall; Sium has thick, obvious corky ribs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Berula sp. native to California?
No. Berula sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Berula sp. belong to?
Berula sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Berula.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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