Visnaga

Ammi visnaga Apiaceae

Other names

Toothpick Bishop'S Weed, Toothpick Chervil, Toothpick Plant, Honeyplant

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Cultivated as annual

Native distribution

Northern Africa to Portugal

Biocultural value

Seeds contain khellin and visnadin and are used to treat angina pectoris, muscle spasms, cramps and bronchial asthma.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Richters

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical