Visnaga. Khella. Bishop's Weed (Ammi visnaga)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ammi visnaga is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant aromatic flavour. — Chewed for their pleasant aromatic flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and sandy places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)