Prairie Parsley
© Mike Haddock, Kansas State University
Polytaenia nuttallii
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Prairie Parsley grows well in dry as well as moist soils, sun or part shade. The leaves may be used like parsley for cooking. Plants are stout and upright.
- Scientific Name: Polytaenia nuttallii
- Common Names: Prairie Parsley, Nuttall's Prairie Parsley, Wild Dill, Prairie Parsnip
- Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Growth Habit: Biennial
- Height: 2-3 feet.
- Leaves: Resemble parsley
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: Late summer, fall
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly.
Where to Find It
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