Smyrnium olusatrum Alexanders (Umbelliferae)

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Smyrnium olusatrum
Alexanders
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The Smyrnium olusatrum plant species is found in Europe to Asia. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alexanders.

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Latin Name:  Smyrnium olusatrum
Common Name:  Alexanders
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.7

Habitat:  Hedges and waste places, often near the sea[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils but prefers an open sunny position in a well-drained moisture retentive soil[200]. Hardy to about -15°c[200]. At one time this plant was extensively grown for its edible leaves and stems but it has now fallen into virtual disuse, having been replaced by celery[1, 2, 27, 37, 61, 183]. The seeds are highly aromatic with a myrrh-like scent[245]. A good bee plant.

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