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Fool'S Parsley

Aethusa cynapium

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Apiales (Apiales)
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Aethusa
Species
Aethusa cynapium (Fool'S Parsley)

Names in Other Languages

French petite ciguë
German Hundspetersilie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fool'S Parsley?
The scientific name of Fool'S Parsley is Aethusa cynapium. It belongs to the genus Aethusa.
What is the conservation status of Fool'S Parsley?
Fool'S Parsley (Aethusa cynapium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fool'S Parsley live?
Fool'S Parsley is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland.
What family does Fool'S Parsley belong to?
Fool'S Parsley (Aethusa cynapium) belongs to the genus Aethusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
Is Fool'S Parsley endangered?
No, Fool'S Parsley (Aethusa cynapium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fool'S Parsley belong to?
Fool'S Parsley (Aethusa cynapium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Aethusa — 1 Species

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Fool'S Parsley
Aethusa cynapium
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