Athamanta turbith
(L.) Brot.
Candy carrot
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Description
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It has a long taproot. It grows 60 cm high. It spreads 38 cm wide. The leaves are finely divided and feather like. The flowers are in white heads.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root. No more details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Where It Grows
Albania, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Romania, Slovenia,
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within 3 - 6 weeks at 13°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. The seed can also be sown in situ as soon as the soil is workable in the spring. Division in spring, with care.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Notes
There are 15 Athamantha species.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 202 (As Athamanta turbith)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 85 (As Athamantha matthioli)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
