moon carrot
Also known as: mountain spignel
An upright, softly-hairy biennial or short-lived perennial to 1m tall, with deeply diseccted, dark green leaves. In summer, erect, branching stems bear flattened umbels of tiny, white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- moon carrot (Seseli libanotis)
- Genus
- Seseli
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of moon carrot
Distribution map
Europe Siberia Caucasia N. Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of moon carrot
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moon carrot care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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