Prefers moist, but well drained soil and shade or at least partial shade. White flowers are very aromatic. Fresh leaves used in salads. Seeds used in pastries and salads. Peeled roots are grated and eaten raw or steamed.
Tea made from cicely is considered to be an excellent tonic and is considered a mild laxative.
H725 Red Clover. A perennial that is usually grown as an annual. Grows in most soils and needs full sun. Red Clover has long had a reputation as a cancer fighter. The plant contains large amounts of tocopherol, a potent antioxidant form of vitamin E that has been shown to prevent tumor formation in animal studies.