Osmorhiza depauperata (Sweet Cicely)

Order Apiales, Family Apiaceae, Genus Osmorhiza

As delicate understory plants, the Cicilies are easily overlooked. The difference between these two Cicelies is in the fruit. C. depauperata has club-shaped fruuits, while C. berteroi has linear fruits. For more information, Go to these links: Wikipedia and Southwest Colorado Wildflowers.

Early June off the Loop Trail.