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0Levisticum officinale W.D.J.Koch
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Levisticum1
- Native distribution
- North America, Afghanistan, Iran, Askim, Brunlanes, Bø, Eidskog, Elverum, Grue Finnsog, Nord Odal, Sandar, Sem, Stokke, Sør Odal, Sørland, Tjølling, Våler, Ytre Sandsvær, Åsner, Åsnes, Balestrand, Stjørna, Vik, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
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13 synonyms
- Angelica levisticum (L.) All.
- Angelica paludapifolia Lam.
- Hipposelinum levisticum (L.) Britton & Rose
- Levisticum caucasicum Lipsky
- Levisticum levisticum (L.) H.Karst.
- Levisticum officinale persicum (Freyn & Bornm.) Thell.
- Levisticum paludapifolium (Lam.) Asch.
- Levisticum paludapifolium Rchb.
- Levisticum persicum Freyn & Bornm.
- Levisticum vulgare Hill
- Levisticum vulgare Rchb.
- Ligusticum levisticum L.
- Selinum levisticum (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Levisticum officinale · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Nordic plant uses from Gu) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q27615 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Liebstöckel.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Orvosi lestyán · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Liebstöckel · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Lovage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Levisticum tip: One plant feeds a family – it reaches 1.5–2 m and wants deep, rich soil.
Levisticum officinale – what to know
Levisticum officinale – family: Apiaceae, genus: Levisticum. Native range: North America, Afghanistan, Iran, Askim, Brunlanes, Bø, Eidskog, Elverum, Grue Finnsog, Nord Odal, Sandar, Sem, Stokke, Sør Odal, Sørland, Tjølling, Våler, Ytr…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
All Levisticum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Levisticum officinale?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Levisticum officinale need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Levisticum officinale get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Levisticum officinale toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Levisticum officinale flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Levisticum: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Levisticum officinale (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q27615 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Liebstöckel.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Orvosi lestyán (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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