Parsleys, fennels, and Queen Anne's lace : herbs and ornamentals from the umbel family

Parsleys, Fennels, and Queen Anne's Lace is the gardener's introduction to the characteristics, cultivation, and history of one of the most distinctive families of the plant kingdom. It is for anyone interested in herbs, whether for their culinary value or as ornamentals. Umbels in history and lore Medicinal and poisonous umbels Edible umbels Ornamental umbels Umbels in the wild Pests and diseases Botany of umbels A catalog of umbels, from Aciphylla to Zizia. A gardener's introduction to the characteristics, cultivation, and history of the umbel family