Zizia aptera
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]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Zizia |
| Species: | Z. aptera |
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In bud
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.[3]
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References
- "Plants Profile for Zizia aptera (Meadow zizia)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- "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.)
- "Plants Profile for Zizia aptera (Meadow zizia)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
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