Ammi majus Seeds (Bishops flower)
Ammi majus (Bishops flower, Bishops weed, False bishops weed, Bullwort, Greater ammi, ladys lace, Queen Annes lace or laceflower) is a medicinal herb species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Ammi cicutifolium Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.,Ammi intermedium DC,Ammi glaucifolium L,Apium ammi Crantz |
| Common Names | Bishops flower, Bishops weed, False bishops weed, Bullwort, Greater ammi, ladys lace, Queen Annes lace or laceflower |
| Plant Form | Medicinal Herb |
| Seed Collection | June-Oct |
| Seed Longevity | 1-3 year |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 120000-150000 |
| Germination Rate | 70-90% |
| Seed Treatment | Not essential. |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Ammi majus Seeds (Bishops flower) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 499.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Contains phototoxic compounds (same family as giant hogweed, though milder) — sap on skin followed by sun exposure can cause irritation or blistering. Wear gloves when handling, cutting, or deadheading.
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Autumn sowing (where climate allows overwintering) produces measurably stronger, earlier-flowering plants than spring sowing — worth planning for if you can This plant's sap is phototoxic — wear gloves when handling or cutting it, particularly in sunny conditions, to avoid skin irritation Direct sow rather than transplant — the taproot doesn't recover well from disturbance
