Myrrhis odorata, with common names cicely (/ ˈsɪsəli / SISS-ə-lee), sweet cicely, [2] myrrh, garden myrrh, and sweet chervil, [3] is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery …

The meaning of CICELY is any of several herbs of the family Umbelliferae (as of the genus Myrrhis or Osmorhiza).

Cicely, (Myrrhis odorata), perennial herb of the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae). It has a leafy hollow stem 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) high; much-divided leaves, whitish beneath; a large …

Jun 4, 2020 · The flavour of sweet cicely lends itself to making of aperitifs and digestifs using the leaves or seeds for promoting appetite and supporting the whole digestion. It has also been …

Apr 14, 2023 · Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a perennial herb native to Europe, particularly the mountainous regions of Central Europe. Since ancient times, it has been used as a …

Jun 11, 2025 · Sweet cicely, or more simply, cicely, officially known as Myrrhis odorata is a fragrant plant that was once a common source of anise flavor. The sweet flavor of this herb …

Anise root (O. longistylis) is our most common sweet cicely. Its roots are strongly anise-scented, and the styles of the flowers are longer than the petals at flowering time.