Lasewort, White gentian
Laserpitium latifolium
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The root is used with cumin in seasoning preserved artichoke. The seeds have been processed and used in beer.
Edible parts
Root, spice, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
širokolistni jelenovec