alpnus

Alpnus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. This genus is native to the Mediterranean region. Plants in the genus Alpnus are typically herbaceous perennials or biennials. They are characterized by their compound leaves, usually pinnately compound, and their inflorescences which are umbels, clusters of small flowers arranged on radiating stalks. The flowers are generally small and white or sometimes yellowish. The fruits are schizocarps, splitting into two single-seeded mericarps.

Species within Alpnus are often found in rocky or dry habitats, including mountainsides and open woodlands. Their ecological role often involves providing nectar for pollinators. Some species may have historical or traditional uses, though they are not widely cultivated for culinary purposes like some other members of the Apiaceae family. The taxonomy of Alpnus has been subject to revision, and its relationship to other genera within the Apiaceae is an area of ongoing botanical research. Identification of species often relies on detailed examination of morphological characteristics such as leaf structure, flower details, and fruit shape.