Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)

Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae)

Other Names: Heartleaf Alexanders

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 27*

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Interesting Facts: This species, as with other members of the parsley family, have a very strong odor when any part of the plant is broken or crushed. The species name comes from the latin aur for gold referring to the plants bright yellow flowers. This species occurs in a very localized population in the meadow area of the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.