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Canadian Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis)

Canadian Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) is a woodland perennial herb with attractive foliage and delicate white flowers, native to eastern North America.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial to full shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a good amount of organic matter.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial to full shade.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a good amount of organic matter.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Use balanced, slow-release.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Chaerophyllum canadense (L.) Crantz
Chaerophyllum canadense (L.) Pers.
Cicuta perennans Walter
Conopodium canadense (L.) Kouh
Cyrtospermum trifoliatum Raf. ex DC.
Deringa canadensis (L.) Kuntze
Mesodiscus prolifer Raf.
Mesodiscus simplex Raf.
Myrrhis canadensis Gaertn.
Myrrhis ternata Moench
Scandix ternata Moench
Sison canadense L.
Sium canadense Lam.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyApiaceae
  • genusCryptotaenia
  • speciesCryptotaenia canadensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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