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ParsnipHeartLeavedMeadow Common Name:
Heart Leaved Meadow Parsnip
 
 
Scientific Name: Zizia aptera

 

Habitat/Season: Dry Prairie / April-June

 

Comment: Native Very similar to Golden Alexanders but occurring in drier prairies, this species also differs in having heart-shaped basal leaves.