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Subject: June EcoQuest: All About Apiaceae
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EcoQuest June Update

A mosaic of four plants featuring flat panels of tiny flowers

Clockwise (from top left): Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis); Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa); Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium); Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)

All About Apiaceae

Apiaceae (the carrot or celery family) is a plant family whose members are characterized by their unique inflorescence structure, a flat-topped cluster of flowers called an umbel. They include many well-known edible species like Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and toxic species like Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). Eighteen species of Apiaceae currently have research grade observations on iNaturalist in NYC. Can you find them all?

What is an EcoQuest?

EcoQuests, part of the New York City EcoFlora project, challenge New Yorkers to become citizen scientists and observe, study, and conserve the native plants, fungi, and animals of the City via iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile app.

How to Get Started

Visit nybg.org/EcoQuest for more information about this activity.
Download the iNaturalist app or register at iNaturalist.org
Photograph these Apiaceae species anywhere in New York City.
Upload your observations to iNaturalist.
Respect wildlife (do not touch, feed, or disturb animals, and keep a safe distance).

What Is the Goal?

Help NYBG document as many of the 18 species of Apiaceae currently with research grade observations on iNaturalist in NYC as possible by June 30.

The New York City EcoFlora project seeks to enhance the ecological literacy of all New Yorkers and to compile new and original data on the City’s flora and ecological dynamics.

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