Alexanders
Smyrnium olusatrum
EdibleZones 6–9herb
Smyrnium olusatrum, common name alexanders, is an edible flowering plant of the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) which grows on waste ground and in hedges around the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal regions of Europe. It was formerly widely grown as a pot herb, but is now appreciated mostly by foragers.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1.2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 6–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
foodinsectarypollinator
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedeasy
When: Sow fresh seed autumn; self-seeds
Old pot-herb with celery-like stems; among the first greens of the year near coasts.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.