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Candy carrot
Athamantha cretensis

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It has a dense covering of hairs. The leaves are broad with deep irregular segments.

There are 15 Athamantha species.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Europe, Mediterranean


How it is used for food

The seeds are used to flavour a liqueur. They whole plant is used for flavouring.

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

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