Spignel (Meum athamanticum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Meum athamanticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetish flavour. — Used like parsnips.; Leaves - used as a condiment in soups, stews and vegetable dishes.; They add a subtle sweetish flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in mountainous districts, usually on limestone soils. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)