Pleurera

Pleurera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. Species within this genus are typically found in parts of Asia. They are herbaceous perennials, meaning they live for multiple years and have non-woody stems. Pleurera plants are characterized by their compound leaves, which are often dissected into smaller leaflets. The flowers are usually small and arranged in umbels, a characteristic inflorescence type of the Apiaceae family. The fruits produced are schizocarps, which split into two one-seeded segments.

The exact taxonomic classification and number of species within the Pleurera genus can vary depending on the source and ongoing botanical research. Some sources may consider certain species previously assigned to Pleurera to be part of other related genera, or vice versa. Information on the specific uses of Pleurera species is generally limited in common literature, though plants in the Apiaceae family are well-known for their culinary herbs like parsley, cilantro, and dill, as well as medicinal applications. Further detailed information on Pleurera often requires consulting specialized botanical databases and scientific publications.