Petroselinum sp.
Family: Apiaceae · Type: Biennial · Not Native
Petroselinum sp. is a non-native California biennial in the Apiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Apium: Petroselinum has upper leaves more divided than basal; Apium leaf division stays consistent.; vs Conium: Petroselinum stems are solid green; Conium has purple spots on stems.; vs Pelargonium: Petroselinum has compound umbel flowers; Pelargonium has rounded flower clusters.; vs Coriandrum: Petroselinum fruits have straight thread-like ribs; Coriandrum fruits are round and beaded.; vs Geranium: Petroselinum has tiny white umbel flowers; Geranium has large 5-petaled flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Petroselinum sp. native to California?
No. Petroselinum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Petroselinum sp. belong to?
Petroselinum sp. is in the Apiaceae family, genus Petroselinum.
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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