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Summer
Bishop's Flower
Ammi majus
Family: Apiaceae
Green & Freshcleanfresh
SeasonSummer
OriginMediterranean, North Africa
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanAnnual
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer
Bishop's flower produces lacy white umbels of extraordinary delicacy, closely resembling wild cow parsley but refined to a florist-quality perfection that has made it essential in romantic bouquets.
Symbolism & Meaning
sanctuary, delicate joy
In the Victorian language of flowers, bishop's flower means “Delicate joy”.
Habitat & Environment
Mediterranean, North Africa
Bishop's Flower is native to Mediterranean, North Africa.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameAmmi majus
- FamilyApiaceae
- Native ToMediterranean, North Africa
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanAnnual
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