Family: Apiaceae
Author: (L.) Borkh.
Bibliography: Botaniker 13-15: 246 (1795)
Year: 1795
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Laser
Vegetable: False
Observations: EC. & S. Europe to N. Iran
Description
Laser (Laser trilobum)
Laser trilobum, commonly referred to as Laser, is a noteworthy member of the Apiaceae family. Described scientifically by the renowned botanist (L.) Borkh., this species has been an object of botanical interest since it was first documented in the literature by Botaniker in 1795.
This plant is primarily distributed across Eastern and Southern Europe, extending its range to Northern Iran. Such a wide geographic span indicates its adaptability to various environmental conditions, which might contribute to its resilience and ecological variety.
As a member of the Apiaceae family, Laser trilobum shares characteristics common to this family, such as the presence of umbel flowering structures, which are typical within the group. This feature not only serves an aesthetic purpose but also plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators, ensuring the plant’s reproductive success.
For botanists and plant enthusiasts, Laser trilobum represents both a challenge and a fascination, as its broad distribution necessitates a comprehensive understanding of diverse ecosystems. Its documentation in historical botanical literature underscores its lasting significance in the botanical community.
Overall, Laser trilobum stands as a significant and intriguing species within the Apiaceae family, inviting continued study and appreciation for its ecological role and distribution.
Common Names
Deu: dreilappiger rosskümmel, rosskümmel, roßkümmel
Swe: hästkummin
Eng: laser
Nld: siler
Lat: laser
En: Laser
Nl: Siler
De: Dreilappiger Rosskümmel, Rosskümmel, Roßkümmel
La: Laser
Sv: Hästkummin
Synonyms
- Siler aquilegifoliium ((Jacq.) Gaertn.)
- Siler alpinum (Baumg.)
- Angelica triloba (Desf. ex Steud.)
- Laserpitium carniolicum (Bernh. ex Steud.)
- Selinum aquilegiifolium ((Jacq.) E.H.L.Krause)
- Angelica aquilegiifolia ((Jacq.) Lam.)
- Siler trilobum ((L.) Crantz)
- Laser aquilegifolium (Röhl. ex Steud.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Italy (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Romania (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Jun 15, 2021 by Савченко Никита (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 22, 2022 by marlen.reichel (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 14, 2021 by karo turtle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 11, 2022 by Мария Корсун (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Rossen Vassilev (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Apr 19, 2021 by Asd Syr (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 22, 2021 by Syr Asd (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Feb 22, 2021 by Syr Asd (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 17, 2021 by abc d (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 14, 2021 by karo turtle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Rossen Vassilev (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken May 24, 2021 by Савченко Никита (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 22, 2022 by marlen.reichel (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 14, 2021 by karo turtle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Rossen Vassilev (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2021 by Rossen Vassilev (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jun 17, 2021 by abc d (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3630948)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843944-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Laser trilobum (L.) Borkh.)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 7.5
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 4
Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]
Soil nutriments: 3
