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