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Golden Alexanders
Zizia aurea

Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) Other common names: Golden Meadow Parsnip

Other scientific names: Smyrnium aureum, Thaspium aureum

French names: Zizia doré

Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Height: 60-90 cm (23-35 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 226   

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: aurea: golden


Photographs: 140 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

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Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)

Golden Alexanders flower head.

Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)
Photograph by Graham Buck

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Range map for Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)