Meum athamanticum Spignel (Umbelliferae)

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Meum athamanticum
Spignel
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The Meum athamanticum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spignel.

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Latin Name:  Meum athamanticum
Common Name:  Spignel
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Jacq.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Grassy places in mountainous districts[17], usually on limestone soils[200].

Cultivation Notes: Grows well in almost any fertile well-drained moderately retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. This species was formerly cultivated for its edible root[61]. All parts of the plant, especially the roots, are aromatic with a scent like melilot (Melilotus officinalis)[245].

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