Taenidia is a small genus of flowering plants in the carrot family, commonly known as pimpernels.[1] This genus is native only to eastern North America.
| Taenidia | |
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| Taenidia integerrima | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Apioideae |
| Tribe: | Selineae |
| Genus: | Taenidia (Torrey & A.Gray) Drude |
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2, see text. | |
This genus consists of somewhat delicate perennials that flower in late spring and early summer.
Species edit
- Taenidia integerrima - yellow pimpernel; widespread in eastern North America
- Taenidia montana - mountain pimpernel; restricted to the central Appalachian Mountains