Water Parsley
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Water Parsley
oenanthe sarmentosa
Water Parsley is a tasty plant that grows near water! It has pretty green leaves that look like little parsley, making it fun to spot during nature walks.
Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Appearance
The Water Parsley has bright green, fern-like leaves divided into many small leaflets. Its tiny white flowers cluster in flat-topped bunches, resembling delicate lace. It stands upright or sprawls, often forming dense mats along water edges.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusOenanthe
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Crush its leaves: Water Parsley smells just like fresh parsley from your kitchen!
Hollow stems act like tiny snorkels, bringing air to roots even when submerged!
Muskrats love munching on Water Parsley, especially its juicy roots and tender stems!
This plant can grow different shaped leaves underwater compared to those above the surface!
Special abilities
Ability
Spreading Roots
Water Parsley can grow new roots from its stems when they touch water or mud, helping it spread fast and anchor firmly.
Ability
Water-Breather Stems
Water Parsley has hollow stems and specialized leaves that help it survive perfectly in flooded wetlands and slow-moving streams.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 50-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Feeds on its small white flowers.
pollinates
Mixed Bumblebee
Bombus mixtus
Gathers nectar and pollen from blooms.
eaten by
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
Feeds on stems and roots in wetland habitats.
shelters
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
Uses dense growth for cover near water.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Marsh ParsleyOenantheWater Celery
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching unknown plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Water Parsley?
30-100 cm
How wide does Water Parsley spread?
50-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Water Parsley?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Water Parsley bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is Water Parsley edible?
No
Is Water Parsley toxic?
High
What is Water Parsley's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Water Parsley pollinated?
Insect
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