Gingidia harveyana

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

What it is like

Gingidia harveyana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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.

Height (m): 0.5

Where it is found

Sub-alpine zone.

Australia - New South Wales and Victoria.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

The seed can be used as a caraway (Carum carvi) substitute.

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

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How it is grown

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Seseli harveyanum.