Southern burnet saxifrage
Pimpinella peregrina
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow to 1 m tall. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. They have teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Balkans, Caucasus, Crete, Croatia, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Malta, Mediterranean, Galagania fragrantissimaTurkey
How it is used for food
The leaves and flowering parts are used as a spice in cheese.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mazogo, Mendi, Mendo, Sensiela, Taraklik, Vrati muz
Synonyms
Anisum italicum Raf.; Caucalis tuberculata Poir.; Pimpinella taurica and others