Laserpitium latifolium Laserwort (Umbelliferae)

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Laserpitium latifolium
Laserwort
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The Laserpitium latifolium plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Laserwort.

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Latin Name:  Laserpitium latifolium
Common Name:  Laserwort
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods and rocky places in mountains[100].

Edible Uses: Root - used as a flavouring[2, 105, 177]. It was used by the Romans with cumin in order to season preserved artichokes[183]. A decoction of the seeds is used in beer[183].

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