Sweet Cicely (2)

Western Sweet Cicely
Osmorhiza occidentalis

Family: Parsley (Apiaceae)
AKA: Western Sweetroot
Photo taken on: June 27, 2004
Location: Snodgrass Mountain, GV, CO
Life Zones: Montane to subalpine
Habitat: Moist woods

Grows to 3ft in dense patches. Crush a leaf and smell or taste anise to identify this inconspicuous but prolific plant.

The tiny flowers grow in tiny clusters at the top of the stem.

Photo taken on: June 27, 2004
Location: Snodgrass Mountain, GV, CO

Sweet Cicely
Osmorhiza chilensis (O. depauperata)

Family: Parsley (Apiaceae)
AKA:
Photo taken on: July 9, 2005
Location: Rustler Gulch, GV, CO
Life Zones: Montane to subalpine
Habitat: Moist woods

Grows to 12", a smaller and more delicate plant than the plant above. Flowers are even tinier and greenish white.