Sweet Cicely is the common name of Myrrhis odorata species, from Umbelliferae family.
Also known as: british myrrh, cicely.
Sweet cicely flowering
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Features of Sweet Cicely
Height to 36-72 inches. Spread to 24-48 inches. Zone 3-7. Perennial.
aromatic, dark-brown, elongated, ridged fruit.
tiny, umbel, white flower in spring.
Growing Sweet Cicely
- by root cutting during spring and autumn. Cut taproot into sections.
- by root division during autumn.
- by seed during autumn. Seeds require a winter season before germination.
- transplant: 24 inches apart.
- trimming: Cut back after flowering.
Using Sweet Cicely
Culinary
Dairy products
Add sweet taste to cream. (Use leaf)
Dessert
Reduce acidity in fruit stews. (Use leaf)
Drink
An ingredient in chartreuse liqueurs. (Use seed)
Salad
Add unripe seeds to fruit salads. (Use seed)
Salad
Use in chartreuse liqueurs. (Use seed)
Vegetable
Reduce acidity of rhubarbs. (Use leaf)
Household
Cleaning
Use crushed seeds to polish furnitures. (Use seed)
Other Use
Other use
Use as a sweetener. (Use leaf)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
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