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'''Lovage''' (''Levisticum officinale'') is a perennial [[herb]] native to southern Europe. It can grow over a metre in height, and resembles celery. |
'''Lovage''' (''Levisticum officinale'') is a perennial [[herb]] native to southern Europe. It can grow over a metre in height, and resembles celery. Its leaves are used for culinary purposes, while the root and leaves are both used for their medicinal properties. |
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Lovage is propagated by division of roots or by seeds. It prefers rich moist, but well-drained soil. |
Lovage is propagated by division of roots or by seeds. It prefers rich moist, but well-drained soil. |
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* [[Sawse madame (recipe)|Sawse madame]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 22 September 2005
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb native to southern Europe. It can grow over a metre in height, and resembles celery. Its leaves are used for culinary purposes, while the root and leaves are both used for their medicinal properties.
Lovage is propagated by division of roots or by seeds. It prefers rich moist, but well-drained soil.
