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Wild parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia), Europe (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇳 Mongolia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Pastinaca sativa (Wild parsnip)

Names in Other Languages

French panais

German Pastinak

Portuguese chirivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild parsnip?

The scientific name of Wild parsnip is Pastinaca sativa. It belongs to the genus Pastinaca.

What is the conservation status of Wild parsnip?

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wild parsnip live?

Wild parsnip is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia), Europe (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Eswatini.

What family does Wild parsnip belong to?

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) belongs to the genus Pastinaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

Is Wild parsnip endangered?

No, Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wild parsnip belong to?

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).