Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza claytonii)

Family: Carrot Family (Apiaceae)

Other Names: Bland Sweet Cicely, Clayton's Sweet-Root, Aniseroot

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 28*

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Interesting Facts: The flowers, seeds, stem and roots of this plant all have a pungent Anise smell when broken. The barbed seeds of this species are adapted to stick to animal fur which aids in dispersal. This plant occurs in the deep woodland areas of the preserve.

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