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Genus: | Levisticum |
Species: | L. officinale
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Levisticum officinale W.D.J.Koch |
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a tall perennial plant.
Uses
Lovage leaves can be used in salads or to make soup, and the roots can be eaten as vegetable or grated for use in salads. Lovage seeds can be used as a spice. In the UK, lovage cordial was traditionally mixed with brandy as a winter drink. [1]
References
- ↑ USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods nal.usda.gov, March 2003