Osmorhiza longistylis
| Osmorhiza longistylis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Osmorhiza |
| Species: | O. occidentalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC. | |
Osmorhiza longistylis is a perennial herb of Eastern North America and the Rocky Mountains region. [1] It is known as aniseroot, longstyle sweetroot, American sweet cicely, licorice root, wild anise, or simply sweet cicely, a name that applies to other members of its genus Osmorhiza generally.
Uses
It is a medicinal herb that was used by Native Americans. [2]
In use it should not be confused with species of poison hemlock, water hemlock, or baneberry.
References
External links
- USDA Plants Profile of Osmorhiza longistylis (longstyle sweetroot)
- AltNature: Sweet cicely (Osmorhiza longistylis)
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