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Burnet-saxifrage
Pimpinella saxifraga
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Apiales βΊFamily: Apiaceae βΊGenus: Pimpinella
About
Pimpinella saxifraga, known as burnet-saxifrage, solidstem burnet saxifrage, lesser burnet, or salad burnet is a plant of the family Umbelliferae a native of the British Isles and temperate Europe and Western Asia. It is neither a Burnet, which its leaves resemble, nor a Saxifrage although it has a similar herbal effect as a diuretic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Burnet-saxifrage is Pimpinella saxifraga.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the order Apiales.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the family Apiaceae.
- Burnet-saxifrage belongs to the genus Pimpinella.