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Other use

Used as a flavouring for liqueurs.
Alpine Garden Society Plant Encyclopaedia online http://encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/Athamanta/cretensis link

Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Middle Europe
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe

Athamanta cretensis L.

Family: APIACEAE
Genus: Athamanta
Species: cretensis L.
Common names: Cretan Carrot; Five- leaved Spignel; Candy Carrrot
Distribution summary: S.E.Spain, E.France to Yugoslavia
Habit: Perennial
Habitat: Rocky slopes
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Other use


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