Meadow parsley, Corky-fruited water-dropwort
Oenanthe pimpinelloides
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows about 1 m tall. The leaves are 12 cm long on stalks 10 cm long. The leaves are divided into leaflets are are also divided. The flowers are in a compound group with white to red-tinged petals.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can grow in acid soils and also in dry and damp environments. Melbourne Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, Crete, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and used in mixtures in stews. They are also used in pickles. The roots are also eaten.
Edible parts
Root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Badibacagi, Cavoletti, Deli maydanoz, Frenk maydanozu, Gazyak, Gure maydanoz, Hadik, Kavallik, Kazayagi, Kazyak, Kournopodia, Prezzemolo selvatico, Sakarotu, Yabanimaydanoz