Leontie

Leontie is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae. The genus was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Plants in the genus Leontie are typically perennial herbs with compound leaves. The flowers are usually small and white, borne in umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp, which splits into two mericarps.

The genus Leontie is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes. The plants are often found growing in association with other members of the Apiaceae family, such as carrots and parsley.

There are a number of species in the genus Leontie, but the most well-known is Leontie serpentaria. This species is also known by its common name, Virginia snakeroot. Virginia snakeroot is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. It is found in woodlands and forests, where it grows in moist, shady conditions. The plant has a distinctive, twisted root that has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. The leaves are compound and trifoliate, with ovate leaflets. The flowers are small and purplish, borne in simple umbels. The fruit is a ribbed schizocarp.

Leontie species are generally not of significant economic importance. However, some species have been used in traditional medicine. The genus Leontie is an interesting example of plant diversity within the Apiaceae family.