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hairyfruit chervil
Scientific Name: Chaerophyllum tainturieri
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hairy Chervil (Chaerophyllum spp.)
This page provides information about several plants commonly referred to as "Hairy Chervil," focusing on Chaerophyllum tainturieri and Chaerophyllum hirsutum. Note that the provided text includes information about several related species, varieties, and even other plants with similar common names.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the fruit of some chervil species can be "bristle-covered" and "attach to fur," which could be a minor irritant to pets.
- Some varieties have hairy stems, which may also cause minor irritation.
Considerations for Children
- The text notes that some varieties have hairy stems, which may cause minor skin irritation.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chaerophyllum tainturieri Hook., Chaerophyllum hirsutum
- Common Names: Hairy-fruit Chervil, Hairyfruit Chervil, Wild Chervil, Chervil, Hairy Chervil, Spreading Chervil.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Genus: Chaerophyllum L.
- Species: Chaerophyllum tainturieri Hook., Chaerophyllum hirsutum
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Varieties: Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri Hook.
- Synonyms: The text lists common names as synonyms (e.g., chervil English, hairy-fruit chervil English, hairyfruit chervil English).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S., specifically the Rocky Mountains.
- Found in open glades and fallow fields.
- Chaerophyllum temulum (Rough Chervil) is native and can be found emerging out of hedges.
- Kashmir Chervil is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan.
- Chaerophyllum is indigenous to south-eastern Europe, western Asia, and central and.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Delicate fern-like leaves.
- Slightly hairy stems.
- Inconspicuous white flowers.
- Fruits are black, elongated oval shape, about 0.2 inches long, hairy on the lower portion and smooth on the upper portions. Some are smooth. Fruit are narrow-oblong or ovoid, with ridged beak vittae solitary.
- Chaerophyllum hirsutum is a relatively dwarf British native plant with tight umbels of ivory-white flowers.
- Mature plants typically have a 1-5 foot tall stem that is branched, hollow, grooved, and hairy.
- Rough Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulum) is a coarsely-hairy, biennial herb growing up to 1m.
- Leaf-sheath of some species is inflated. Stems are hairy, 20-80 cm tall. Fruit is 7-12 mm long, smooth, with a short beak.
Quirky Facts
- One source humorously notes that Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri is a "mouthful" and suggests that the common name "hairy-fruit chervil" should actually be "smooth-fruit chervil" based on the fruit characteristics.
- One author's account of trying Rough Chervil reports the experience as "Mmm - a bit hairy, but really not bad, not bad at all UH-OH!"
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Fruits of some species have bristles that can attach to fur or clothing, aiding in seed dispersal.
- The text mentions that wild carrot is similar to wild chervil but is not as hairy.
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is mentioned as a source of information on Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum'.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is referenced for a photo of Chaerophyllum tainturieri.