Golden Alexanders or Golden Zizia

These examples of Golden Alexanders or Golden Zizia [Zizia aurea] were found on the Blue Ridge Parkway Shut-In Trail on 25 May and on 26 May 2013 at The Botanical Gardens at Asheville. It’s a member of the Carrot (Apiaceae) family and listed on pages 226-227 of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ZIAU

Golden Alexanders - Botanical Gardens at Asheville - 26 May 2013

Golden Alexanders – Botanical Gardens at Asheville – 26 May 2013

Golden Alexanders on the Shut-In Trail - 25 May 2013

Golden Alexanders on the Shut-In Trail – 25 May 2013