Candy Carrot (Athamantha cretensis)

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

Athamantha cretensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The seed is used as a flavouring.; An agreeable liquor is made from it.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky places, mainly in mountains, S.E. Spain and E. France to Yugoslavia. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)