Corn Caraway

Petroselinum segetum

Physical Characteristics

Petroselinum segetum is a BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western and southern Europe, including Britain, to N. Africa and W. Asia.

Habitats

Meadow; Hedgerow;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment An aromatic herb, used for culinary purposes[2, 105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Corn caraway is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].