|
Cnidium japonicum, a biennial herb 10-50cm tall,
occurs in sandy soil on seashores with thick root systems. Stems
branch at the base and are either creeping or erect. Leaves are 3-10
cm long, mono-pinnate compounds; the lobes are cut pinnately. Branch
tips emerge with small, sparse compound umbels and set small white
flowers; the involucral and involucel bracts are small and short.
Fruit is about 3mm long and flat-spherical, with ridges that expand
in a keel-like manner, which is prominent. Bloom time:
August-October. |