Apiaceae

Question 1

General characteristics

Answer 1

• carrot or parsley family
• 250 genera
• 2,800 species
• widely distributed in both hemisphere’s temperate zones
• strong/unique aromatic compounds

Question 2

More characteristics

Answer 2

• Herbs, annual or perennial
• Caulescent or acaulescent
• hollow stem
• leaves alternate, rarely opposite or basal
• All have umbel or compound umbel inflorescence
• 5 petals, 5 stamens

Question 3

Poisonous

Answer 3

• European hemlock (Conium maculatum)

* Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata)