Petagnaea gussonei (Falsa Sanicola)


Botanical Information

FamilyUmbelliferae
GenusPetagnaea
Speciesgussonei
SynonymsPetagnia saniculaefolia
CategoryPerennials
OriginNorth-east Sicily in the Nebrodi Mountains.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn endangered herbaceous plant with a strong celery aroma.
HabitatLover 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 Description5 equal lobes with small teeth at the edges.
Flower DescriptionWhite flowers.

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