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Corn Caraway
Petroselinum segetum

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Herb: Corn Caraway

Latin name: Petroselinum segetum

Synonyms: Carum segetum

Family: Umbelliferae

Edible parts of Corn Caraway:

An aromatic herb, used for culinary purposes.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Hedgerows and grassy places.

Propagation of Corn Caraway:

Seed - sow late spring in situ.

Cultivation of the herb:

Hedgerows and grassy places.

Medicinal use of Corn Caraway:

None known

Known hazards of Petroselinum segetum:

Corn caraway is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.