Apiaceae
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| Inflorescence of Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) |
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| Apium L. |
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For complete list, see List of Apiaceae genera. |
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The Apiaceae or Umbelliferae is a family of usually aromatic plants with hollow stems, commonly known as umbellifers. It includes cumin, parsley, carrot, coriander/cilantro, dill, caraway, fennel, parsnip, celery, Queen Anne's Lace and other relatives. It is a large family with about 300 genera and more than 3,000 species.
