Aniseed scented plant
Aniseed scented plant
Hi All,
My OH and I were out gathering sloes today and noticed a plant that smell strongly of aniseed! It had furry leaves that seemed to be turning from green to a lilac colour! Any ideas what it might be and if it is edible? We live on the Isle of Lismore and this was in a boggy area.
Thanks in advance
Gail x
My OH and I were out gathering sloes today and noticed a plant that smell strongly of aniseed! It had furry leaves that seemed to be turning from green to a lilac colour! Any ideas what it might be and if it is edible? We live on the Isle of Lismore and this was in a boggy area.
Thanks in advance
Gail x
- snapdragon
- A selfsufficientish Regular
- Posts: 1765
- Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:05 pm
- latitude: 51.253841
- longitude: -1.612340
- Location: Wiltshire, on the edge and holding
Re: Aniseed scented plant
Feathery leaves? could be fennel
Say what you mean and be who you are, Those who mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind
- old tree man
- A selfsufficientish Regular
- Posts: 1661
- Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:57 pm
- latitude: 54.5619 N
- longitude: 0.9874 W
- Facebook Name: Don't have one
- Location: North yorkshire
Re: Aniseed scented plant
Definatly sounds like fennel, wich you can eat as it goes great with fish and if your lucky to get the seeds they are great for an upset stomach, nice find well done.
Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
old tree man,
aka..... Russ
old tree man,
aka..... Russ
Re: Aniseed scented plant
Not feathery leaves, they are furry but the smell is really strong. Will try to post a pic!
Re: Aniseed scented plant
It sounds like wormwood! But that generally grows in dry areas?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_absinthium
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_absinthium
Re: Aniseed scented plant
My money's on fennel,pullit up it should have a bulb.Dry the seeds add them to a savoury\water biscuit recipe,delicious and very good for you(classic Basilicatan stuff).
Re: Aniseed scented plant
Had a look online at fennel and it's definatly not tha!
- Hedgehogpie
- Living the good life
- Posts: 247
- Joined: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:48 am
- Location: S.E. UK
Re: Aniseed scented plant
Going out tomorrow so will try for pics! Did identify red clover though so might get some for tea!
- frozenthunderbolt
- Site Admin
- Posts: 1239
- Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:42 am
- Location: New Zealand
Re: Aniseed scented plant
I cant wait to mint out! I dont suppose you might have stumbled on some Lichorice?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice
I am aggog with curiosity now
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice
I am aggog with curiosity now
Jeremy Daniel Meadows. (Jed).
Those who walk in truth and love grow in honour and strength
Those who walk in truth and love grow in honour and strength
Re: Aniseed scented plant
I have found fennel. There is lots of it at an area where I usually pick blackberrys. I am glad I came across this thread as I didnt know what to do with it. Thank you.
-
- A selfsufficientish Regular
- Posts: 7025
- Joined: Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:05 am
- Location: Manchester
- Contact:
Re: Aniseed scented plant
anise hyssop?
Shirley
NEEPS! North East Eco People's Site
My photos on Flickr
Don't forget to check out the Ish gallery on Flickr - and add your own photos there too. http://www.flickr.com/groups/selfsufficientish/
NEEPS! North East Eco People's Site
My photos on Flickr
Don't forget to check out the Ish gallery on Flickr - and add your own photos there too. http://www.flickr.com/groups/selfsufficientish/