Candy Carrot
Athamantha turbith
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: athamantha
Plant ID (slug): athamantha-turbith
Numeric ID: 20155
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Athamantha turbith is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe - Carpathian Alps and the Balkan Peninsula.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[2, 105, 177]. No more details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Athamantha turbith Candy Carrot