Cyclospermum leptophyllum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 10-80 cm tall. The leaves are divided. The segments are narrow and 4-35 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate to Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Europe, Korea, Libya, North Africa, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, South America (country/location of origin), Taiwan, Tasmania, Uruguay, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Apio cimarron

Synonyms

Aethusa leptophylla (Pers.) Spreng.; Apium ammi var. caespitosum Urb.; Apium depressum M. E. Jones; Pimpinella leptophylla Pers.; and several others