Fool’s parsley
Aethusa cynapium
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
An annual plant which grows 1.2 m high. The root is white and spindle shaped. The stem is slender and has bluish flecks. The leaves are dark green above and yellowish-green underneath. They are divided 3 times and the leaflets are divided. The flowers are white and in compound groups.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Britain, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Georgia, Germany, Luxembourg, North America, Turkey,Türkiye
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The entire plant is poisonous. It is probably less poisonous once dried. The leaves have been recorded as eaten after cooking. It is probably best not to eat this plant.
Edible parts
Leaves, caution
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Mariamdzmara