umbelliferae
Hollow-stemmed plant group
Umbelliferae is the older botanical name for the carrot family—plants whose tiny flowers cluster in umbrella-shaped formations called umbels.
The family includes carrots, parsley, celery, fennel, dill, and parsnips, as well as toxic plants like poison hemlock.
Modern taxonomy prefers Apiaceae, but Umbelliferae persists in older references and casual botanical talk.
Culinary herb for garnishing
- carrotEdible orange taproot
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
- dillFeathery culinary herb
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
cumin · anise · caraway · chervil · angelica · lovage · asafoetida · hogweed
Radial flower cluster
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- floretsSmall flower clusters
- raysLines from a source
- bractsModified leaves near flowers
hollow stems · taproot · petals · sepals · aromatic oils
Poisonous umbellifer or conifer
- poison hemlockToxic flowering plant
- water hemlockDeadly aquatic flowering plant
- SocratesAncient Athenian questioning philosopher
- furanocoumarinsPhotoreactive plant defense chemicals
blistering · dermatitis · neurotoxin · paralysis · respiratory failure
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
coriander · cumin · anise · caraway · chervil · angelica · lovage · asafoetida · hogweed · wild carrot
umbel
Radial flower cluster
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- floretsSmall flower clusters
- raysLines from a source
bracts · hollow stems · taproot · petals · sepals · aromatic oils
hemlock
Poisonous umbellifer or conifer
- poison hemlockToxic flowering plant
- water hemlockDeadly aquatic flowering plant
- SocratesAncient Athenian questioning philosopher
furanocoumarins · blistering · dermatitis · neurotoxin · paralysis · respiratory failure
spices
Aromatic food flavorings
fronds · roots · flavoring · aromatics · garnish · essential oils · tisane · pickling · curries · breads