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harbinger of spring

Erigenia bulbosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Erigenia

About

Erigenia bulbosa, also known as harbinger of spring or pepper and salt, is a perennial plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae). E. bulbosa is the only species in the genus Erigenia (Nutt.). This plant is known as harbinger of spring because it is one of the earliest blooming native wildflowers of rich forests in the mid-latitude United States. It is found as far north as central New York and southern Wisconsin, west to the western Ozarks,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of harbinger of spring?
The scientific name of harbinger of spring is Erigenia bulbosa.
What kingdom does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the order Apiales.
What family does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the family Apiaceae.
What genus does harbinger of spring belong to?
harbinger of spring belongs to the genus Erigenia.