Meadow Alexanders

Zizia trifoliata, known by the common name of meadow alexanders, is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a perennial herb, native primarily to the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States, but is less commonly found throughout Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Arkansas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Meadow Alexanders 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

• Thaspium trifoliatum
• Thaspium barbinode
• Zizia aurea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Apiaceae

Genus

Zizia

Species

Zizia trifoliata

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