Ammi : fFor medicinal purpose

Ammi plants aren't very showy. They work well to fill out flowerbeds and hide eyesores. These easy-to-grow plants also have medicinal uses.

Ammi is a small group of plants in the celery family. It has only six types. This honey-producing plant can live for one or two years.

Ammi grows in many places around the world. It's common on the Mediterranean coast, in North Africa, and Southern Europe. It naturally grows on dry hills and salty plains.

Ammi plants grow into large, bushy shapes. The stems are straight and hollow, reaching about 120 centimeters tall. The upper parts have many branches with sparse, green leaves. The leaves have a unique shape, divided into narrow sections with sharp teeth.

The plant has small flowers with both male and female parts. They form round, umbrella-shaped clusters of white or yellowish flowers. These clusters are 10-15 centimeters across. The petals narrow into short points. Small teeth are visible on the flower cup. The sweet smell attracts pollinating insects. The honey from these flowers has a reddish tint.

Ammi fruits are wide and egg-shaped. They hang down and are slightly flat. The surface is smooth. They ripen in late August or early September. The fruit splits into two round parts. Each part has five thread-like ribs.

The plant has a taproot system. It has a strong main root and thin side roots. The deep root helps the plant survive dry spells.

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