Species

Chaerophyllum temulum

Etymology

Chaerophyllum: From the Greek chairo 'to please' and phyllon 'leaf'

Common Name(s)

rough chervil

Authority

Chaerophyllum temulum L.

Family

Apiaceae

Brief Description

Biennial herb with hispid stems; leaves 2-3 pinnate and hispid on both surfaces; corolla white of unequal-sized petals; fruit narrow oblong, dark brown.

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

White

Propagation Technique

Seed

Year Naturalised

1916

Origin

Europe, N. Africa

This page last updated on 30 Nov 2017