Mountain Lovage, Alpine lovage

Ligusticum mutellina

Physical Characteristics

Ligusticum mutellina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Tea Leaves. Used as a parsley substitute[46, 61, 177]. The dried leaves are a tea substitute[46, 61].

Medicinal Uses

Stomachic Stomachic[46, 61].

Known Hazards

None known