Levisticum officinale

Levisticum officinale
(Garden Lovage)
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Lovage Levisticum officinale (Perennial) Culinary and Medicinal. Dark green leaves that are strongly scented of celery. The leaves are used in soups and stews.

Garden Lovage
(Levisticum officinale KOCH.)
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Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Description
Lovage is a hardy perennial with large, rich green leaves that resemble those of celery. The leaves are stronger tasting, but sweeter than celery.

Apio de montaña - Levisticum officinale
Apio de perro - Aethusa cynapium
Apio equino - Smyrnium olusatrum
Apio nodoso - Helosciadium nodiflorum
Apio silvestre - Apium graveolens
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tall perennial herb (Levisticum officinale) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), native to the mountains of S Europe and cultivated elsewhere. Its aromatic fruits are used in soups and as a flavoring for confectionery and for some liqueurs.

Species and varieties
Hipposelinum levisticum synonym of Levisticum officinale (Garden Lovage)
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Levisticum officinale - Celery flavor, White in color
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See also: Salvia, Thymus, Lavandula, Oregano, Origanum