Agastache foeniculum

Scent nettle ( Agastache foeniculum )

The fragrance nettle or anise Riesenysop ( Agastache foeniculum ) is a plant from the mint family ( Lamiaceae). Synonyms are Agastache anethiodora ( Nutt. ) Britton and Agastache anisata hort ..

Features

The fragrance nettle is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches the plant height of 60 to 150 centimeters. The lower leaf surface is white to whitish gray and has a fine, dense and close-fitting hair on. The reason of the leaf blade is rounded or truncate, with the lower leaves it is weakly cordate. The petiole having a length of 0.5 to 2 centimeters. The bracts are ovate.

The flowering period extends from July to September.

Occurrence

The fragrance nettle is found in prairies in north central North America.

Use

It was originally used by Native Americans as a food and medicinal plant introduced in Europe as a forage plant for bees. For the preparation of salad and liqueurs, the fresh leaves of the plant are. In naturopathy, the scent nettle is used for anti-inflammatory and digestive effect. Be used while the dried leaves from which tea is prepared.

The species is rarely used as an ornamental plant for summer discounts. It is usually grown as an annual.