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Golden Alexanders Flat-topped compound umbels of small, yellow flowers. Leaves are twice divided with 3-13 long, pointed toothed leaflets.<br /> <br /> This plant is possibly toxic. Although, some claim that it can be used medicinally. Personally, I don&#039;t think it&#039;s worth the risk, especially considering this plant is in the parsley family. Anyone foolish enough to mess around with plants in the parsley family are playing herbal roulette. Geotagged,Golden Alexanders,Spring,United States,Zizia,Zizia aurea,flower,wildflower,yellow Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Golden Alexanders

Flat-topped compound umbels of small, yellow flowers. Leaves are twice divided with 3-13 long, pointed toothed leaflets.

This plant is possibly toxic. Although, some claim that it can be used medicinally. Personally, I don't think it's worth the risk, especially considering this plant is in the parsley family. Anyone foolish enough to mess around with plants in the parsley family are playing herbal roulette.

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The Golden alexanders

"Zizia aurea" is a flowering perennial forb of the carrot family. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It can be found from New Brunswick to Saskatchewan in Canada, south to Florida and Texas in the United States.

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Similar species: Ginseng And Carrots
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2018. Captured May 11, 2017 13:15 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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