Hsieh Hao, Moon-carrot, Meadow saxifrage
Seseli libanotis
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 40-120 cm tall. The stems are erect and branching. The leaves are alternate and lower leaves have stalks while the upper leaves do not have stalks. The leaflets are bluish green underneath. The flowers are white and 5 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Britain, China, Europe, Japan, Luxembourg, North Africa, North America, Scandinavia, Siberia, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten with oil and salt. They are used in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kelemenkesir, Zdravilka