Conioselinum sp.
Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Conioselinum sp. is a native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Conium: Conioselinum grows on coastal bluffs; Conium has purple-spotted stems and grows inland in disturbed areas.; vs Pastinaca: Conioselinum has white flowers and lacy multi-divided leaves; Pastinaca has yellow flowers and simple once-divided leaves.; vs Lomatium: Check developing fruits—Conioselinum has a small pointed tip; Lomatium fruits lack this projection.; vs Orogenia: Conioselinum is coastal below 400 feet; Orogenia is a small mountain plant above treeline.; vs Heracleum: Conioselinum is modest under 3 feet with uniform petals; Heracleum is giant (3-10 feet) with enlarged outer petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Conioselinum sp. native to California?
Yes. Conioselinum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Conioselinum sp. belong to?
Conioselinum sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Conioselinum.
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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