Ammi majus (Bishop's Flower)

Ammi majus (Bishop's Flower) is an annual flowering plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is native to the Mediterranean region but has been widely cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Plant having white-lace like flower clusters give the view of white pearls spread over the land. Ammi Majus, is a fabulous annual plant with delicate white flowers’ lacework. They are the true depiction of natural beauty having finely cut, green foliage. Famous with flower arrangers, the blooms make a great, long-lasting addition to bouquets, and give the magnificent look within the range of plants in a mixed herbaceous border.

Bishop's Flower grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall and has an upright stem covered with finely divided, lacy, green leaves. The plant produces clusters of small, white, umbel-shaped flowers from mid-summer to early fall. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Bishop's Flower prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. The plant is often used in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and for its medicinal properties, as the plant has been traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, bronchitis, and digestive disorders. The seeds of the plant have been used as a spice and are sometimes referred to as "bishop's weed."