medicinal herbs
Peucedanum oreoselinum
Herb latin name: Peucedanum oreoselinum
Family: Umbelliferae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Scent:
ScentedPerennial
Known hazards of Peucedanum oreoselinum:
Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, skin contact with the sap of a number of members in this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people. They are also said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.