Shepherd's needle
- Product number: 203400
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Scandix pecten-veneris
An interesting plant with finely veined leaf bases, similar to chervil. After the pure white umbels, funny, characteristic, up to 8cm long fruits in the shape of a needle or comb (pecten-veneris = Venus comb) appear. The seeds are shot away! The ancient Greeks, more than 400 BC, already ate the young stem tips as a seasoning in dishes, but also raw in salads. We are going to rediscover this plant (rare in the wild in the Netherlands). I would love to hear your findings!
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Latin: Scandix pecten-veneris
Dutch: Naaldenkervel
English: Shepherd's Needle
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- Flower colour: Pure white
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Scandix pecten-veneris
- Dutch: Needle chervil
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not available
- English: Shepherd's Needle
