Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 232 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384807
Common Names
- Sweet Cicely
- Aniseroot
- Anise Root
Synonyms
- Myrrhis berteroi D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Uraspermum berteroi Kuntze [unknown]
- Schudia chilensis Molina ex Gay [unknown]
- Osmorhiza nuda divaricata Jeps. [unknown]
- Osmorhiza divaricata nuda M.E.Jones [deprecated]
Description
Osmorhiza berteroi (also called Bertero's Sweetroot, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osmorhiza berteroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmorhiza berteroi has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmorhiza berteroi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.
Where to Find Osmorhiza berteroi
Osmorhiza berteroi is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and other wet habitats.
Osmorhiza berteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmorhiza berteroi?
Osmorhiza berteroi
What is the common name of Osmorhiza berteroi?
Berteroi osmorhiza
What is the natural habitat of Osmorhiza berteroi?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Osmorhiza genus
Osmorhiza glabrata,
Osmorhiza berteroi,
Osmorhiza geohintonii,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza claytonii,
Osmorhiza depauperata,
Osmorhiza longistylis,
Osmorhiza aristata,
Osmorhiza bipatriata,
Osmorhiza brachypoda,
Osmorhiza chilensis,
Osmorhiza occidentalis,
Osmorhiza purpurea,
Osmorhiza mexicana,
Osmorhiza brevipes,
Osmorhiza bolanderi,
Osmorhiza leibergii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,