Myrrhis odorata
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Myrrhis odorata, Sweet Cicely
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Myrrhis
Flat umbels of sweetly scented white flowers, followed by long angular seeds which ripen to black. The leaves are fern like, very divided and smell of sweet aniseed when crushed. Culinary; flowers, seeds, leaves and roots are edible. The leaves have a natural sweet flavour, good with fruit dishes.
Characteristics:
Sweet Cicely can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In early autumn, into prepared seed trays or pots. Cover with glass and leave outside for winter.
• Outdoor Sowing: In late spring, into a prepared site of damp loam. Thin to 60cm apart. Germination is erratic.
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