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Ammi
Name: Ammi majus,
sometimes called Queen Anne's Lace Description: Ammi
has the same flower shape as dill - a large umbrella-shaped head made up of lots
of tiny flowers - but creamy white. The stems are more slender and smooth, and
the leaves less feathery, more ferny. Ammi also has very little smell. It is mainly
available in high summer. Origin:The plant is
native to the Mediterranean, but is cultivated in major growing areas including
Holland, Israel and the UK. Availability: All
year round. Family: Like dill, it is a cousin
of the humble carrot.
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