Sweet Cicely Osmorhiza claytonii

Other common names: Clayton's Sweetroot, Sweet Jarvil, Woolly Sweet Cicely Other scientific names: Myrrhis claytonii, Osmorhiza brevistylis, Washingtonia claytoni French names: Osmorhize de Clayton Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae) Distinctive features: Fuzzy stem and leaves, sparse cluster of small white flowers. Similar species:   •   Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) - Very similar, but stems smooth. Anise-like smell. The flowers are denser, not as sparse.   •   Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) - Flowers are smaller.   •   Wild Chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) - Seeds have curly tips. Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Compound, Toothed Stem: Fuzzy/woolly. Habitat: Forests Lifespan: Perennial.   Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 224    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 52    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 129    Native/Non-native: Native Notes: Sweet Cicely is very similar to Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis). It is distinguished by its fuzzy stems (Aniseroot has smooth stems). Photographs: 60 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page