Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides
sanicle cymopterus
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Family: Apiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides (sanicle cymopterus) is a California plant in the Apiaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides blooms Apr-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
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
When does Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides bloom?
Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides blooms Apr-Jun.
What plant family does Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides belong to?
Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides is in the Apiaceae family, genus Cymopterus.
Is Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides rare or endangered?
Cymopterus ripleyi var. saniculoides carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-09-30
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