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Description
Caucalis Platycarpos, also known as the broadfruit bur parsley, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is an annual plant that grows up to 60 centimeters tall with a single, branching stem. The plant produces small white flowers that bloom from May to September. Its fruit is a bur-like achene with hooked spines that can attach to clothing or animal fur, allowing for easy dispersal.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Caucalis |
Appearance
Caucalis Platycarpos has a single stem that is branching and grows up to 60 centimeters in height. The leaves are pinnate and can have up to 15 lobes. The plant produces small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The fruit is a bur-like achene that is covered in hooked spines. The spines can attach to clothing or animal fur, allowing for easy dispersal.
Care Guide
Caucalis Platycarpos grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy or clay soils. Water the plant regularly, especially during hot and dry weather. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Caucalis Platycarpos is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Caucalis Platycarpos is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet. To avoid this, make sure to plant the plant in well-draining soil.
Habitat
Caucalis Platycarpos is native to Europe and Asia but has been introduced to North America. It can be found in meadows, fields, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste areas. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Caucalis Platycarpos a perennial or annual plant?
A: Caucalis Platycarpos is an annual plant.
Q: What is the fruit of Caucalis Platycarpos?
A: The fruit of Caucalis Platycarpos is a bur-like achene covered in hooked spines.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Caucalis Platycarpos?
A: Caucalis Platycarpos is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Q: Is Caucalis Platycarpos a pest-resistant plant?
A: Yes, Caucalis Platycarpos is relatively pest and disease-free.
Related Plants
- Caucalis Anthriscus
- Caucalis Daucoides
- Caucalis Microcarpa
References
- Flora of North America: Caucalis Platycarpos
- RHS Gardening: Caucalis Platycarpos
- USDA Plants Database: Caucalis Platycarpos
