What does QAL mean in BOTANY

Queen Anne’s Lace is a flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. Native to Europe, it was introduced to North America and has since become naturalized in many parts of the continent. It gets its name from its delicate, lace-like flower pattern which resembles lace created by Queen Anne of England.

Yes, the leaves, roots and flowers of Queen Anne's Lace can be eaten when cooked properly. The taste is similar to carrots with a slight bitterness. However, caution should be taken as it can be confused with other poisonous plants that appear similar or grow near it.

Yes, while attractive and commonly grown for its ornamental appeal, it is considered an invasive weed in many areas where it is not native.

Yes, many species of beneficial insects are attracted to the plant due to its plentiful supply of nectar and pollen. These include bees and butterflies such as Monarchs and Skippers which use the plant as a food source and play a vital part in helping to pollinate other nearby plants too.

The leaves and roots are edible when cooked properly but caution should be taken because raw or unripe parts contain toxins including furanocoumarins which can cause skin irritation in some people when exposed to sunlight. It also acts as an abortifacient so pregnant women should avoid eating it altogether.

You can propagate this plant through division or from seeds sown directly into soil or seed trays indoors during summertime or during fall outdoors in warmer climates - you may need to start indoors first if your area experiences winters below freezing temperatures. Plant runners will help them spread out further while mature plants can become very large if left unchecked so regular pruning may be necessary to control their growth.

While most consider this plant an unwelcome weed there are many benefits of having them around! Aside from providing food for pollinators they also have predatory pinkish-purple flowers that attract aphids away from more valuable crops thus helping reduce damage caused by these pests..

This hardy plant prefers full sun exposure but will tolerate partial shade though its blooming may be reduced in such conditions - In hotter climates some afternoon shade may help increase overall lifespan. It prefers rich soils that are moist yet well drained.

Although not officially approved for medicinal use by health regulatory agencies like FDA there have been some studies suggesting possible anti-bacterial effects against certain respirator pathogens as well as potential anti-inflammatory properties when prepared correctly.