In Scotland it is known as shunis. In particular, it is called Lovage because it is collected and used as a culinary herb. The Indians of North America also peeled the stems and ate them raw. Lovage Root, Cut, KBA Botanical Name: Levisticum officinale Family: Apiaceae Site: Root Also known as: Lovage / Lovage / Lovage / Hama Parsley Country of origin: Bulgaria * The country of origin is subject to change without notice due to climate and other factors.