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| Identification |
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Genus
Myrrhis
Species
odorata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
anise
sweet cicely
myrrh
Family
UMBELLIFERAE
Specimen number
S11497
Data source
HtZn p144;Frgnt p178
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Organic
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Myrrhis odorata has mild sweet roots and leaves. Sweet cicely (also known as myrrh and anise) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is organic. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Myrrhis odorata is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
anise scented root and celery scented leaves. fragrant
Fragrance parts
Roots
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Myrrhis odorata can be achieved by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Myrrhis odorata has fern like finely cut leaves. The flowers are typically of a white color.
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