Botany - Imperative

Scientific name Peucedanum ostruthium (syn. Imperatoria ostruthium)
Appearance Large mountain perennial plant with sturdy stems, broad dissected leaves, and umbels of white flowers
Smell Aromatic, spicy, slightly camphoraceous with peppery notes
Color Rhizome brown on the outside, creamy white to yellowish on the inside
Used parts Dried rhizome (root)
Origins Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and other mountain ranges of Central and Southern Europe
Toxicity level Low in traditional use. Like many aromatic Apiaceae, its concentrated essential oil requires precautions for use. Medicinal use is not recommended without professional advice.