Plant Profile: Cyclospermum leptophyllum

Marsh parsley, belonging to the Apiaceae family—commonly referred to as the carrot family—is a summer annual plant. It features delicately divided leaves and can grow into a branched mound reaching heights of up to 2 feet. The flowers are small, predominantly white, with a hint of pink. Young seedlings closely resemble those of wild carrots and typically sprout from mid-spring to mid-autumn, producing several generations each year. This plant thrives in moist environments, often found flourishing along irrigation ditches and in standing water within agricultural areas. Currently, there is no available information regarding the effectiveness of herbicides on this species.

Additionally, marsh parsley is scientifically known as Apium leptophyllum.