Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ZIZIA W. D. J. Koch, Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 128. 1824.
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TYPE: Zizia aurea (Linnaeus) W. D. J. Koch (Smyrnium aureum Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
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| Zizia aptera | MEADOW ALEXANDERS | Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Zizia aurea | GOLDEN ALEXANDERS | Native FAC+ (NWPL) | ||
| Zizia trifoliata | MEADOW ALEXANDERS | Native FAC- (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Basal leaves simple to 3-foliolate, cauline leaves 3-foliolate
1. Basal leaves 3-foliolate to pinnately or 2- to 3-ternately compound, cauline leaves 2- to 3-pinnately or -ternately compound and none or few distally 3-foliolate
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2. Leaf blade margins finely and evenly serrate
2. Leaf blade margins coarsely and unevenly crenate to dentate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
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