Apiaceae

This is a family of about 2850 species in 275 genera. Many of the plants in this family are found in northern temperate climates or at higher elevations in tropical areas. They've also been used for food. For instance, parsely, parsnip, and carrots are all included in the family. The. Dill (Anethum graveolens) is used to flavor dill pickles, and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a popular spice in China and India. However, its important to differentiate species in this family, because while some may be edible, some are deadly poisonous.

 

	Cow Parsnip Heracleum lanatum		Cow Parsnip Heracleum sphondylium
	Poison Hemlock Cicuta douglasii		Water Hemlock Cicuta mackenzieana
	Angelica sp. Angelica sp.		Lovage Ligusticum scoticum