Lovage, Bastard
Botanical: Laserpitum latifolia (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Umbelliferae
---Synonym---White Gentian.
Bastard Lovage is not a native of Great Britain. The species respectively comprised in the genera Laserpitum and Ligusticum, have much in common regarding foliage, manner of growth and aromatic odour.
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