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Family: Apiaceae Scientific name: Ammi majus Description: Plant Form Erect to spreading herb. Size Up to 75 cm tall. Stem Smooth, grooved, branching. Leaves Large and broad 3-15 cm long lower down, becoming much finer, smaller and more divided higher up. Flowers Large circular clusters of small whitish flowers on stalks, typical carrot family (Apiaceae) flowers. Fruit and Seeds Oblong to oval-shaped, with prominent ribs. Habitat Disturbed areas, pastures, wetlands, arid areas, old gardens. Distinguishing Features Broad leaves of lower sections becoming narrow and divided higher up help distinguish it from others in carrot family (Apiaceae). Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Herbaceous