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Apiaceae or Umbilleferea ( C arrot/Parsley f amily) . Found in northern temperate regions and in tropical highlands. There are 2850 species in the 275 genera. Has medicinal as well nutritional uses. -parsley -carrots -dill
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Apiaceae or Umbilleferea (Carrot/Parsley family) Found in northern temperate regions and in tropical highlands There are 2850 species in the 275 genera. Has medicinal as well nutritional uses. -parsley -carrots -dill -parsnips Some of the plants in the Carrot/Parsley family can be poisonous. (Dicotyledon) -Small clusters of many small flowers, either a simple of compound umbel. -Distinquished by their umbrella-like flowers. -Each flower has five petals and stamens. -Two celled fruits. -alternate leaves, widening at the base into a sheath that clasps the stem. -Stems are often hollow . "Apiaceae (Carrot - Parsley) Family - Plant Family Web: Videos / Descriptions / Links." The Wild Classroom: Biology Videos and Podcasting via Ecogeeks. Web. 30 Aug. 2010.http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biodiversity/floweringplants/Apiaceae.htm "Apiaceae - Parsley Family." Montana Plant Life - Flora and Identification of Edible, Medicinal and Poisonous Plants. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. <http://montana.plant-life.org/families/Apiaceae.htm>.