Ammi visnaga Visnaga (Umbelliferae)

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Ammi visnaga
Visnaga
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The Ammi visnaga plant species is found in C. Europe to W. Asia and N. Africa. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Visnaga.

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Latin Name:  Ammi visnaga
Common Name:  Visnaga
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Lam.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Fields and sandy places[100].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position[238], succeeding in ordinary garden soil. Tolerates a pH in the range 6.8 to 8.3. This species is not fully winter-hardy in the colder areas of Britain, though it should be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual[238]. This plant is sold as toothpicks in Egyptian markets[46].

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