Petroselinum segetum - (L.)Koch.
(L.)Koch.
Corn Caraway
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Description
Petroselinum segetum is a BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
An aromatic herb, used for culinary purposes.
Known Hazards
Corn caraway is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine.
Distribution
Western and southern Europe, including Britain, to N. Africa and W. Asia.
Where It Grows
EUROPE: United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal
Cultivation
See the plant's native habitat for ideas of its needs.
Propagation
Seed - sow late spring in situ.
