Ammi majus

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Amm majusi
Ammi majus
Ammi majus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Ammi
Species: A. majus
Binomial name
Ammi majus

Ammi majus L. (also known as Bishopsweed, Bishop’s weed, Bullwort, Greater ammi, Lady’s lace) originates in the Nile River Valley and has white lace-like flowers. In ancient Egypt, this plant was used to treat skin diseases. Laceflower is being studied for potential cancer and AIDS treatments.

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