Meadow Parsley
Herb latin name: Meadow Parsley,Meadow Parsley Extract
Latin name: Oenanthe pimpinelloides
Family: Umbelliferae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Meadows and damp grassy places. Propagation of Meadow Parsley: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to hHabitat of the herb: the herb: Meadows and damp grassy places.
Propagation of Meadow Parsley: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, large divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Meadows and damp grassy places.
Medicinal use of Meadow Parsley: None known
Known hazards of Oenanthe pimpinelloides: Many species in this genus are very poisonous, one report has been found so far saying that this species is also poisonous. It is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine.
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