Laserwort
Laserpitium siler

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It grows in the mountains.

Countries/locations it is found in

Austria, Central Europe, Europe, Slovenia

How it is used for food

The roots and seeds are used as a spice. The seeds are used to flavour a liqueur.

Edible parts

Roots, seeds, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gorski jelenovec

Synonyms

Daucus siler (L.) E. H. L. Krause; Laser siler Druce; Laserpitium garganicum Bertol.; Laserpitium lineatum Tausch; Laserpitium montanum Lam. Siler montanum Crantz; Siler siler Druce; and others