Smyrnium consists of upright, branching biennials characterized by their broad, lobed lower leaves and rounded upper foliage. During late spring and early summer, they bear branched umbels that feature small, greenish-yellow flowers.

Smyrnium

Smyrnium apiifolium

Smyrnium connatum

Smyrnium creticum

Smyrnium olusatrum is a robust, semi-evergreen biennial belonging to the umbellifer family, reaching heights of 75 to 120 cm. Its sturdy stem starts solid but becomes hollow and grooved as it matures. The leaves are characterized by blunt teeth and feature flat, ternately divided segments. This plant produces clusters of greenish-yellow flowers that resemble umbrellas and emit a strong, myrrh-like fragrance.

Smyrnium olusatrum

Smyrnium olusatrum Cretan giant

Smyrnium perfoliatum is a robust biennial characterized by its thick, ribbed stems. The plant features basal leaves that can reach lengths of up to 20 cm, while the upper leaves are shorter and form a whorled arrangement around the stem. In the second spring, it produces clusters of small yellow-green flowers.