(British Myrrh, Sweet Chervil, Sweet Cicely) Common names for M. odorata include Sweet Cicely, British Myrrh and Sweet Chervil. This lovely perennial has fernlike foliage and produces many bunches of white flowers atop 2- to 3-foot, hollow stems. The flowers and leaves smell and taste like Anise. This plant grows wild in many parts of Europe.â€Â... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004