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Sickleweed (Falcaria vulgaris)

Description

Falcaria vulgaris, the sickleweed or longleaf,is the sole species in the genus Falcaria. It is a biennial herb of the spherical shape. Blossoms in June-July. Grows in Europe, Siberia, Middle East, Northern Africa, North and South Americas. Contains alkaloids, carotene, vitamin C, proteins.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Apiales

            • Family: Apiaceae

              • Genus: Falcaria