Łódź, Botanical Garden

It is native to southern Europe (but adventive in more northern countries of Europe), northern Africa and south-western Asia, where it is found on neglected, damp patches of land. Ornamental plant. Bees feeding plant. Edible plant - seeds raw or cooked, normally used as a condiment, they have a nutmeg flavour. Herbal plant - expectorant. Usable plant - an essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks.