mooncarrot (Seseli libanotis)

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

Seseli libanotis is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, 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. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant and leaves - cooked. Root. No further details are given. — Young plant and leaves - cooked.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Rough bushy or grassy places on chalk hills. Very local in S.E. England. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)