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Scots Lovage

Ligusticum scothicum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Ligusticum

About

Ligusticum scoticum, known as Scots lovage, or Scottish licorice-root, is a perennial flowering plant in the celery family Apiaceae (previously Umbelliferae) found near the coasts of northern Europe and north-eastern North America. It grows up to 60 centimetres (24 in) tall and is found in rock crevices and cliff-top grassland. It is closely related to, and possibly conspecific with, Ligusticum hultenii from the coast of the northern Pacific Ocean. The plant is edible and contains the compound...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scots Lovage?
The scientific name of Scots Lovage is Ligusticum scothicum.
What kingdom does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the order Apiales.
What family does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the family Apiaceae.
What genus does Scots Lovage belong to?
Scots Lovage belongs to the genus Ligusticum.