The nominate subspecies is cultivated throughout temperate parts of the world for its edible root, while the other three subspecies are confined to Eurasia. Profile provided under subspecies.
Source:
Duretto, M.F. (1999). Apiaceae. In: Walsh, N.G.; Entwisle, T.J., Flora of Victoria Vol. 4, Cornaceae to Asteraceae, pp. 256–258. Inkata Press, Melbourne.
