Melanoselinum decipiens
(Schrad. & J. C. Wendl.) Hoffm.
Black parsley, Tree angelica
Apiaceae Edible: Medicine?
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Description
A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It has leaves like angelica. As each leaf dies it leaves a ring around the trunk. It flowers once then dies back.
Traditional Uses
It has antioxidants properties.
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Medicinal Uses
Noted for antioxidant properties.
Distribution
It is a temperate or Mediterranean plant. Melbourne Botanical Gardens.
Where It Grows
Australia, Madeira, Tasmania,
Production
It can live for 10 years before flowering.
Synonyms
Bubon galbanum Steud. [Invalid]Laserpitium decipiens Koso-Pol.
References (2)
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 195
- Ryan, S., 2008, Dicksonia. Rare Plants Manual. Hyland House. p 41
