Cymopterus panamintensis
Panamint cymopterus
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Cymopterus panamintensis (Panamint cymopterus) is a native California herb in the Apiaceae family, recognized by Robust glabrous acaulescent desert-mtn plant; peduncles LONGER than leaves; finely linear leaf segments.
Panamint cymopterus is a California native perennial found in desert regions on rocky or gravelly sites at elevations of 1,000 to 4,000 meters. Flowering from March to May, this plant produces pale yellow flowers in umbels with 5 to 15 delicate rays. Growing 20 to 40 centimeters tall with a woody base and no visible stem, it develops finely dissected leaves with linear, acute segments that spread in a lacy, ternate to pinnate pattern. Its leaves have intricate, delicate blades 10 to 14 centimeters long, divided into narrow, distinct linear segments that give the plant an elegant, feathery appearance. The fruit is an oblong-ovate structure 6 to 10 millimeters long with wing-like margins wider than its central body.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Robust glabrous acaulescent desert-mtn plant; peduncles LONGER than leaves; finely linear leaf segments
Habitat and range
California counties: San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern
How to tell it apart
vs Lomatium: Cymopterus is stemless and grows flat to ground; Lomatium has an upright stem.; vs Sanicula: Cymopterus has open umbrella clusters and blue-green leaves; Sanicula has dense ball-like heads and green leaves.; vs Vesper: Cymopterus is a low carrot family plant with umbrella clusters; Vesper is unrelated (evening primrose family).; vs Tauschia: Cymopterus is stemless spreading flat; Tauschia has an upright stem.; vs Angelica: Cymopterus is low and stemless; Angelica is tall and erect with a distinct main stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cymopterus panamintensis native to California?
Yes. Cymopterus panamintensis is native to California (recorded as native).
Where in California does Cymopterus panamintensis grow?
Cymopterus panamintensis occurs in San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern.
What plant family does Cymopterus panamintensis belong to?
Cymopterus panamintensis is in the Apiaceae family, genus Cymopterus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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