Petagnaea gussonei (Falsa Sanicola)
Botanical Information
Family | Umbelliferae |
Genus | Petagnaea |
Species | gussonei |
Synonyms | Petagnia saniculaefolia |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | North-east Sicily in the Nebrodi Mountains. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An endangered herbaceous plant with a strong celery aroma. |
Habitat | Lover edge of vegetative belts on the borders of shaded woodland streams at an altitude of 204-1,500 m. Preferring calm currents and substrate that is drenched with water. |
Leaf Description | 5 equal lobes with small teeth at the edges. |
Flower Description | White flowers. |