Bur chervil
Anthriscus caucalis

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

An herb that grows each year from seed. It grows 60 cm tall. The stems are hollow and pale green. The leaves are divided 3 times and a fine. They have white hairs underneath. The crushed leaves have a sweet smell. The flowers are in white flat topped groups.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Britain, Central Asia, Chile, Europe, Ireland, Korea, Luxembourg, South America, Tajikistan, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used in salads and sauces.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anthriscus neglecta Boiss. & Reut. ex Lange; and others