Cicely

All parts of this plant taste like anise, especially the seeds. Leaves are used fresh as a herb in soups or sauces, but also as a tea.

Names

Scientific
   Myrrhis odorata
English
   Cicely
   Sweet cicely
Dutch
   Roomse kervel
French
   Cerfeuil musqué
German
   Myrrhenkerbel
   Süßdolde

Taxonomy

Genus
   Myrrhis
Family
   Apiaceae
Order
   Apiales

Crop categories

Herbs
Temperate crops

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