Candy carrot
Athamantha turbith

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It has a long taproot. It grows 60 cm high. It spreads 38 cm wide. The leaves are finely divided and feather like. The flowers are in white heads.

There are 15 Athamantha species.

Where it is found

It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Romania, Slovenia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Athamantha mathioli Wulf.;