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