Seseli libanotis
(L.) W. D. J. Koch
Hsieh Hao, Moon-carrot, Meadow saxifrage
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSeseli libanotis, also known by the common names moon carrot, mountain stone-parsley, or säfferot, is a species of herb in the genus Seseli of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is native to Eurasia, throughout which it is widespread.
Description
A herb. It grows 40-120 cm tall. The stems are erect and branching. The leaves are alternate and lower leaves have stalks while the upper leaves do not have stalks. The leaflets are bluish green underneath. The flowers are white and 5 mm wide.
Edible Uses
Young plants and leaves can be cooked and eaten. The root is also edible, though no further preparation details are recorded.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten with oil and salt. They are used in salads.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant is carminative.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Britain, China, Europe, Japan, Luxembourg, North Africa, North America, Scandinavia, Siberia, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Propagation
Sow seed in spring in a cold frame. Prick seedlings out into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out in summer.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Also Known As
Kelemenkesir, Zdravilka
References (7)
- Dogan, A., et al, 2014, A review of edible plants on the Turkish Apiaceae species. J. Fac. Pharm. Istanbul, 44(2) pp 251-262
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
- Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1):111. 1824
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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