Alexanders
SpeciesSmyrnium olusatrum
Also called alisander
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Alexanders is a robust, biennial herb” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Prefers full sun to partial shade.” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Water deeply once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“It is hardy to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit.” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“All parts of the plant are edible, including the stems, leaves, flower buds, and seeds” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
“Alexanders is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Alexanders Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Alexanders
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian