Levisticum officinale
Lovage ( ; Levisticum officinale) is a perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It is native to Afghanistan and Iran.
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Lovage is a perennial plant native to Afghanistan and Iran that is the only species in its genus within the carrot family. It has been used historically in cooking and medicine, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern gardens and kitchens.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderApiales
- FamilyApiaceae
Native toAfghanistan, Iran
Common Name: lovage
via GBIF · Kew POWO
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- useful plant
- Parent taxon
- Levisticum
Article
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- Description
- Taxonomy
- Etymology
- Distribution
- Health concerns
- Uses
- In culture
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Lovage ( ; Levisticum officinale) is a perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It is native to Afghanistan and Iran.
It has been long cultivated in Europe and the leaves are used as a herb, the roots as a vegetable, and the seeds as a spice, especially in southern European cuisine. Its flavour and smell are reminiscent both of celery and parsley, only more intense and spicier than either. The seeds can be used in the same way as fennel seeds.