Selinum officinale
Makino
Apiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
An herbaceous plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in temperate regions. The leaves are the primary edible part.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled then eaten with oil and salt. The leaves are also used as the base for a drink.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled then eaten with oil and salt. The leaves are used as the base for a drink.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan,
References (2)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Cnidium officinale)
- READ (As Cnidium officinale)
