Zizia aptera

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Zizia aptera
Zizia aptera drawing.png
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Zizia
Species:
Z. aptera
Binomial name
Zizia aptera
(A.Gray) Fernald
In bud

Zizia aptera is a flowering plant native to North America. Its common names include meadow zizia, golden alexanders, heart leaved golden alexanders, and prairie golden alexanders.[1]

Conservation status[]

Zizia aptera is listed as endangered in Connecticut,[2] as rare in Indiana, as threatened in Michigan, and as "historical" (extirpated) in Rhode Island.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Plants Profile for Zizia aptera (Meadow zizia)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 31 December 2017.(Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date.)


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