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Ammi majus: Bishop's Flower
Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop's flower, is an elegant annual prized for its delicate, lacy white flowers, resembling a refined version of cow parsley. It's highly valued as a filler foliage plant in floral arrangements, creating a spectacular, cloud-like effect when displayed on its own. 'Graceland' is a popular cultivar.
Considerations for Pets
- The text describes the plant's "ferny foliage," which could be of interest to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the plant has "lacy" flowers which are visually interesting.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ammi majus
- Common Name: Bishop's flower
- Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae)
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Ammi is native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Ammi majus is described as an upright annual or biennial, reaching approximately 3 feet (90cm) in height.
- It features 2 to 3-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white flowers that appear in summer.
- The 'Graceland' cultivar has large (10-15cm) umbel-shaped flowers.
Cultivation
- It thrives in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.
- Seedlings may require support when they reach 7-10cm (3-4in) in height.