(Levisticum officinale) Lovage

(Levisticum officinale), commonly called Lovage. It's commonly mistaken for celery. Here are some key features to differentiate the two. Levisticum officinale is a tall perennial plan and the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae.

In the wild,  Lovage commonly found growing in sandy and/or gravel areas with organic matters, thrive in full sun or partial shade, and drought tolerant once fully developed. Whereas celery can be found growing in bogs, and marshlands, and is  a cool weather crop. 

The Lovage stem is smaller and has a tubler form and hollow. Whereas celery is wilder, has a half-moon sheath-like shape and solid.

Lovage leaves have a stronger taste than that of a celery, with an anise undertones. Celery grows to around 12 inches after 130 days of germination. Whereas Lovage grows to be about 6 feet tall and has a yellow flower heads







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