Cymopterus sp.
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Family: Apiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Cymopterus sp. is a native California perennial in the Apiaceae family.
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 sp. native to California?
Yes. Cymopterus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Cymopterus sp. belong to?
Cymopterus sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Cymopterus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Cymopterus terebinthinus — Turpentine cymopterus
- Cymopterus terebinthinus var. californicus — Pteryxia
- Cymopterus terebinthinus var. petraeus — Rock cymopterus
- Cymopterus aboriginum — Indian parsnip
- Cymopterus cinerarius — Gray springparsley
- Cymopterus deserticola — Desert cymopterus
- Daucus carota — Carrot
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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