Laserpitium siler
L.
Laserwort
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Summary
A self-fertile perennial herb reaching 1 m in height with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. The plant tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils ranging from mildly acidic to basic pH. It grows in semi-shaded or full-sun conditions and prefers consistently moist soil.
Description
A self-fertile perennial herb reaching 1 m in height with hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. The plant tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils ranging from mildly acidic to basic pH. It grows in semi-shaded or full-sun conditions and prefers consistently moist soil.
Edible Uses
The roots and seeds are used as a condiment.
Traditional Uses
The roots and seeds are used as a spice. The seeds are used to flavour a liqueur.
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Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic.
Distribution
It grows in the mountains.
Where It Grows
Austria, Central Europe, Europe, Slovenia,
Cultivation
An easily satisfied plant, it succeeds in ordinary garden soil.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring in a cold frame. Prick seedlings out into individual pots once large enough to handle and grow on in the greenhouse through their first winter. Plant out into permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Divide in spring.
Other Uses
None known.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gorski jelenovec
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, 19
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 198
