Gingidia harveyana

(F. Muell.) J. W. Dawson

Slender seseli

ApiaceaeSeeds/Nuts

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Seeds

The seed can be used as a substitute for caraway (Carum carvi).

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 1,200-1,650 m above sea level.

Australia*,

Countries: Australia

How to Identify

A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are 18 cm long with 9-11 leaflets. The leaflets are 2-5 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. The fruit are oblong and 6-10 mm long.

How to Grow

Propagation: Seed.

Medicinal Uses

None known.

Other Uses

None known.

Wikipedia

Perennial plant growing to 0.4m tall with hermaphrodite flowers. Tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils suitable for mildly acid, neutral, and mildly alkaline pH. Adapts to semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist soil conditions.

Names & Synonyms

Seseli harveyanum F. Muell.

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