Pimpinella saxifraga
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| Burnet Saxifrage | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Pimpinella |
| Species: | P. saxifraga |
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| Pimpinella saxifraga |
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The Burnet Saxifrage is a plant, Pimpinella saxifraga of the family Umbelliferae a native of the British Isles and temperate Europe and Western Asia. It is neither a Burnet, which its leaves resemble, nor a Saxifrage although it has a similar herbal effect as a diuretic.
[edit] Uses
One of the better known recipes that includes burnet Saxifrage is Grie Soss (Grüne Soße = Green Sauce) made famous in Frankfurt, Germany. This sauce includes traditionally at least seven of the herbs parsley, chervil, dill, chives, cress, sorrel, burnet saxifrage and borage.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Pimpinella saxifraga |
- PLANTS Profile for Pimpinella saxifraga (solidstem burnet saxifrage) | USDA PLANTS
- Pimpinella saxifraga - Plants For A Future database report
- Pimpinella saxifraga in Plantarium Database - A Photo Guide.
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