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toothpickweed
Scientific Name: Ammi visnaga
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial
Other Names:
Ammi visnaga: A Delicate Addition to Your Garden
Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Toothpick Weed, is a flowering plant appreciated for its airy and delicate appearance in borders and bouquets.
Common Names
- Toothpick Weed
- Toothpick Chervil
- Toothpick Plant
- Visnaga
- Khella
- False Queen Anne's Lace
- Toothpickweed
- Bishop's Weed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam.
- Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae or Carrot Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Ammi dilatatum
- Apium visnaga
- Carum visnaga
- Apium Visnaga
- Daucus visnaga
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is also known as Toothpick Weed, suggesting the historical use of its dried flower parts as toothpicks. Small, dried plant parts may present a choking hazard if ingested.
Distribution and Habitat
Ammi visnaga is naturalized in Texas and other states. A specimen was also found in High Street, Hull, East Yorkshire. The species has been introduced to some locations.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Finely divided foliage gives a fresh green appearance.
- It features charming umbels of white flowers with green undertones.
- This plant is an annual and can thrive in full sun.
- Prefers neutral to sandy loam soil.
- Flowering occurs in autumn, August and July.
Ecological Role
- Entomologist Andrew Corbett used Ammi visnaga to track the movement of beneficial insects.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Toothpick Weed" hints at a historical use: the dried flower stalks were once used as toothpicks.