Does Lovage Grow Wild?

Yes, lovage does grow wild in many parts of the world. This tall, celery-like perennial herb has escaped gardens and naturalized across Europe, parts of Asia, and scattered regions of North America, where it thrives in damp, sunny spots. However, because several poisonous look-alikes grow in the same habitats, you need solid identification skills before harvesting any wild plant you suspect is lovage.

What Is Lovage and Why Does It Grow Wild?

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy herb in the Apiaceae family, the same plant family that includes carrots, parsley, dill, and f