Oenanthe pimpinelloides L.

Erect, terrestrial perennial, with ovoid tubers towards ends of roots. Stems ± solid or hollow, striate, grooved, often purple tinged toward base, 30-90 cm high, not rooting at nodes. Basal lvs 2-pinnate, petiolate; ultimate segments ovate, lobed or not, serrate, 5-15-(20) mm long; stem lvs 1-2-pinnate with lanceolate to linear segments, or simple and entire. Umbels terminal, long-pedunculate, 2-6 cm diam.; rays 6-12; rays and pedicels much thickened at fruiting; bracts 0-10, linear; bracteoles numerous, linear. Fls numerous, white, 3-4 mm diam. Fr. cylindric, c. 3 mm long; ribs prominent, the lateral larger and spongy; styles somewhat thickened, > ⅔ length of fr.

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can grow in acid soils and also in dry and damp environments. Melbourne Botanical Gardens.

The leaves are boiled and used in mixtures in stews. They are also used in pickles. The roots are also eaten.

Can be grown by divisions or seedlings.