Meadow-parsnip Thaspium barbinode
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Thaspium chapmanii
- Phonetic Spelling
- THAS-pee-um bar-BIN-oh-dee
- Description
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The Hairy-Joint Meadow-Parsnip is a perennial wildflower in the Apiaceae (Carrot) family native to central and eastern USA and in most areas of NC, except the eastern counties. It is named from stiff hairs at the stem branches on most plants although they are not easy to see unless you know exactly where to look.
The Hairy-Joint Meadow-Parsnip will tolerate dry to moist conditions but prefers moist soil. It can be grown in sand, loam and slightly rocky soil of any pH. It is found in moist forested areas, and along streams and ponds and occasionally prairies in full sun to partial shade although shade will impact its growth and number of blooms. Bloom time is in spring to early summer with light yellow flowers occurring in clusters that attract many pollinators. Propagation is by seed although seeds typically are not widely dispersed.
It is used in naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, along streams and ponds and native gardens.
Quick ID:
- Leaves look like Italian (flat leaf) parsley
- There are stiff hairs at the stem branches
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Thaspium
- Species:
- barbinode
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern and central North America
- Distribution:
- AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) larvae which appear between April and October and have one to two flights in the north or three flights in the south. Adult Black Swallowtail butterflies feed on flower nectar from thistles, milkweed and red clover.
- Edibility:
- Not edible
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Schizocarp
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from July to August. Oblong seeds are 1/4 in. long and ripen to dark brown. Seeds typically are not widely dispersed. When the dead stems drop, it can be seen that most of the fruits remain attached to the plant.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Umbel
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Blooms from April to June. The flowers are in flat-topped umbels (clusters) 2 to 3 inches wide, in 8 to 20 groups of up to 20 flowers each. Individual flowers are all stalked, about 1/8 inch across with 5 yellow petals that fold inward and 5 yellow stamens. There is no noticeable scent.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Soft
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Large compound leaves are alternate and tend to be near the base of the plant. 2-3 Leaflets have medium to large coarsely toothed edges and are 1-2 inches long and .5- 1 inch across resembling flat leaf parsley. A few smaller leaves occur up the stem, gradually reduce in size. Surfaces are minutely hairy, especially along the veins and around the edges.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Cross Section:
- Round
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Light green to reddish-purple stout stems with hairs at the stem branches. Otherwise smooth.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Pond
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rain Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
