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hairyfruit chervil
Scientific Name: Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. dasycarpum
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hairy Chervil: A Detailed Overview
This page provides information about several plants commonly referred to as "chervil," including Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum', Chaerophyllum tainturieri, and related species. Below, you'll find information about their taxonomy, distribution, morphology, and more.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Some sources describe the stems of some chervil varieties as hairy.
- Some chervil varieties develop fruits that can be bristly or prickly.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Several scientific names are associated with the common name "chervil," including Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum', Chaerophyllum tainturieri, Chaerophyllum bulbosum, and Chaerophyllum temulum.
- Common Names: Hairy Chervil, Hairy-fruit Chervil, Hairyfruit Chervil, Wild Chervil, Chervil, Spreading Chervil, Pink Cow Parsley.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Genus: Chaerophyllum L.
- Species:
- Chaerophyllum tainturieri Hook.
- Chaerophyllum bulbosum L.
- Chaerophyllum hirsutum
- Chaerophyllum temulum
- Variety: Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri Hook.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms: The text lists "chervil," "hairy-fruit chervil," and "hairyfruit chervil" as synonyms for Chaerophyllum tainturieri.
Distribution and Habitat
- Chaerophyllum tainturieri is native to the U.S., specifically the Rocky Mountain region.
- It can be found in open glades and fallow fields.
- Some varieties, such as Kashmir Chervil, are found in the Himalayas, including Pakistan.
- Chervil is also indigenous to south-eastern Europe, western Asia, and central and southern Russia.
Ecological Role
- Wild Chervil is mentioned as an invasive species in some contexts.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' is described as an attractive, relatively dwarf British native plant.
- Some chervil varieties have delicate fern-like leaves and slightly hairy stems.
- Flowers are typically white or ivory-white, but cultivars can also have pink/purple/violet flowers.
- Fruits are often brown/beige/gray and can be black when mature. They are elongated oval shaped, approximately 0.2 inches long in some species, and may be hairy or smooth depending on the variety.
- Stems can be light green to purplish green, more or less hairy, and shiny. Some are described as hollow, grooved, and hairy.
- Mature plants can have stems that reach 1-5 feet tall.
- Leaves can be nearly hairless and compound.
- Rough Chervil is described as a coarsely-hairy, biennial herb growing up to 1m.
Traditional Uses
- Chervil has been traditionally used as an expectorant, aromatic, bitters, tonic, and digestive stimulant. It has also been used topically as an eyewash.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The fruits of some chervil species are covered with bristles that can attach to fur or clothing, aiding in seed dispersal.
Further Information
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is mentioned as a source of information.
- The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is referenced in relation to photos of Chaerophyllum tainturieri.