Lovage

Scientific Name of Plant
Levisticum officinale

Description
The French call lovage celeri baltard, false celery, because of its strong resemblance to that plant. It grows up to 7 feet high and has large, dark green, celery-like leaves. The flavor of the pale stalks is that of very strong celery.

Parts of Plant Used
The leaves, seeds and stalks can be used (in small amounts because of their potent flavor) in salads, stews and other dishes such as fowl and game.

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