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Myrrhis odorata (Sweet Cicely)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29768


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Myrrhis
Species: Myrrhis odorata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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  • Border/Bed
  • Vegetable Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • White
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
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Netty (13946) wrote on Aug 16 2009
Anise-flavored young shoots, leaves, and seeds provide sweetness when cooked with fruit.

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