Ptilimnium capillaceum, known by the common name of herbwilliam, is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a perennial herb, native to the eastern United States, from Texas to Massachusetts.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Herbwilliam being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ptilimnium nuttallii
- Ptilimnium costatum
- Cyclospermum leptophyllum
- Spermolepis echinata
- Bifora americana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Apiales
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Ptilimnium
- Species
- Ptilimnium capillaceum
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