Plant Profile: Thaspium barbinode

Meadow-parsnip is a perennial wildflower belonging to the carrot family, indigenous to the central and eastern regions of the United States, including all parts of North Carolina. This plant thrives in damp, wooded environments, as well as near streams and ponds, and can occasionally be found in sunny prairies with partial shade. It typically blooms from spring to early summer, showcasing clusters of light yellow flowers that are highly attractive to various pollinators. The leaves are compound and resemble those of parsley. Meadow-parsnip can reach heights of up to 6 feet and may begin to decline after its flowering period.

This wildflower is adaptable to a range of moisture levels, from dry to wet conditions, making it suitable for use in naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and along waterways, as well as in native plant gardens.