Alexanders Taken at Musselburgh on 14th May 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode. Foliage Taken at Yellowcraigs on 16th February 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Taken at Musselburgh on 11th May 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Taken at Yellowcraigs on 8th April 2014 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Alexanders. Species Order:: Family: Habit: AKA: Smyrnium olusatrum. Apiales. Apiaceae. Flowering Plant Alisanders, horse parsley. Habitat: Blooms: Flower: Height: Feature: Common in waste ground and edges of fields especially near the shore. April - June. Yellow-green in colour, and its fruits are black 120-150 cms. Intermediate in flavour between celery and parsley. Once used in many dishes, but  now replaced by celery. The Romans brought it with them to eat the leaves, stems,  roots, and the buds.