Queen Anne’s Lace

This herb is a part of the Apiaceae family and it is also known as wild carrot. While not directly related, our domesticated carrots are cultivators of a subspecies of this family.

Please be cautious with this plant and make sure that you are absolute in identifying this plant as it is very similar to poison hemlock, giant hogweed and cow parsley and should not be switched with these plants as poison hemlock and giant hogweed is extremely toxic, so maybe steer clear of the cow parsley as well.

Originally native to temperate climates in Europe and Southwest Asia, it has now spread to North America and Australia.

The name ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’ comes from Queen Anne of Denmark who was the wife of King James I.

Magick in the Mundane

In magick, this plant represents purity.

It can encourage positive thoughts and clear away doubt.

Use it in spellcraft to help make decisions on delicate matters in your life.

In creative spells it can be used to help writers block or find other new talents.

Used often in fertility spells.

Can be used to replace blood in spells.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything