Aniseroot Osmorhiza longistylis

Other common names: Longstyle Sweetroot, Smoother Sweet Cicely Other scientific names: Myrrhis longistylis, Osmorhiza aristata, Washingtonia longistylis French names: Osmorhize à long style Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae) Similar species:   •   Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza claytonii) - Very similar, but has fuzzy stems.   •   Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) - Smaller flowers.   •   Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata) - Similar flowers; grows in wet areas; deadly poisonous.   •   Water Parsnip (Sium suave) - Similar flowers; grows in wet ares.   •   Wild Chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) - Seeds have curly tips. Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Compound, Toothed Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 224    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 129    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: longistylis: with long styles For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 135 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.