Small Bur-Parsley, Carrot bur parsley
Caucalis platycarpos

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

What it is like

Caucalis platycarpos is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.3

Where it is found

Arable fields and waste places, especially on chalky soils.

Europe. Naturalized in Britain.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 2

Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves have been used as a pot-herb and have also been pickled for use in winter salads.

Medicine

Rating: 0

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How it is grown

A wild native species, see notes on habitat above for ideas of its cultivation needs.

Propagating it: Seed - sow in situ in the spring.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

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Synonyms

C. daucoides. L. 1767, non L. 1753. C. lappula.