Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum): A Culinary Herb Loved by Bees

Alexanders, also known as Black Lovage, Horse Parsley, or Wild Celery, is an edible plant (Smyrnium olusatrum) abundant in coastal Kent from April to June. This tall biennial plant is favored by foragers for its culinary uses and is often mistaken for Keck or Cow Parsley. Its Latin name, Smyrnium olusatrum, means “parsley of Alexander.”