What is Myrrrhis?

Myrrhis is a genus of plants that contains only one species known as ciels, sweet cicels, Spanish Chevil or garden myrr. It is a tall, fragrant permanent herb from England, Ireland, Scandinavia and Central Europe. He is a member of the parsley family. During late spring and early summer, it carries clusters of white flowers in the shape of stars with fine leaves that resemble ferns. myrrrrris is used in cooking when a taste similar to anise or liquorice is required.

Plants' seeds Myrrhis does not hold well, so it should be sewn during the autumn, soon after collection. Its semi -pods are long and thin and measures about 0.5 to 1 inch (15 to 25 mm) long and 0.12 to 0.16 inches (3 to 4 mm) across. They can be sewn directly into the ground or containers. Heart -shaped flowers are 0.08 to 0.16 -inch (2 to 4 mm) wide. Bright green, gloomy leaves can be up to 20 inches (50 cm).

This plant favors a slightly fertile, well -drained damp soil with a slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline pH level. Its water needs are probably average, but it is important that this plant is not surprising to the extent that the soil muddy. It needs the sun or partial shadow and best grows in the zones of the Ministry of Agriculture of the United States for three to eight.

chefs use fresh myrrrhis leaves in green salads, fruit salads and drinks. Some add leaves to stew, soup or bandages. The roots can be cooked and served as a side dish with vinaigrette with dressing or white sauce. The seeds are sometimes selected green, chopped and added to ice cream or fruit salad; Whole, ripe seeds can be used in apple cake. The liquid remaining when cooking seeds can be used as a Sugar replacement.

This is an easy -to -grow herb, with a long vegetation season compared to other permanent herbs. It is a resistant plant that is not susceptibleAh to infest insects or common diseases of plants. Like many other perennials, plants can be divided in spring or autumn to prevent overflows.

Many gardeners enjoy the use of Myrrrrrris in traditional herbal gardens, window boxes, garden beds and as border or border plants. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to myrrrrris and is one of the first plants producing nectar to appear in the spring.