Everything about Sium Sisarum totally explained
Sium sisarum or
skirret is a
perennial plant of the family
Apiaceae sometimes grown as a
root vegetable. It has a cluster of sweet, bright white roots which are similar to
sweet potatoes, but longer (15-20 cm). Skirrets may be boiled, stewed, or roasted. The woody core is inedible, and should be removed before cooking because it's difficult to remove after.
The skirret is of
Chinese origin, but may have arrived in Europe in early times: it's presumed to be the
siser mentioned by
Pliny the Elder as a favourite of the Emperor
Tiberius (
Natural History, 19.27.90).
The plant grows about 1 m high and is very resistant to cold, as well as
pests and
diseases. It is usually grown from seeds, but may also be started from root divisions. Lack of moisture makes the root more fibrous.
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