Propagation
Sow fresh seed in spring in a prepared bed or place in an open frame to germinate.


Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green bipinnate is doubly divided into fine segments with a cordate outline and has a long petiole.

Flower: There are up to 500 tiny crateriform flowers are arranged in compound umbel that is held above the foliage on a slender tall scape. The common wild form has a flattened umble while the cultivated form produces a are globose umble. They appear from late spring to early summer.

Fruit: The small ovate to oblong dehiscence schizocarpiccapsule normally splits into two 1-seeded mericarps. The fruit is armed small spikes that attach themselves to clothing or fur to aid in dispersal.