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hairyfruit chervil
Scientific Name: Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Hairy Chervil: A Detailed Overview
This page provides information about various plants commonly referred to as "chervil," with a particular focus on those described as "hairy" or having "hairy fruit." Understanding the nuances of these plants requires careful attention to their scientific nomenclature and characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some fruits can attach to fur.
- The text also notes that some varieties are hairy or prickly, which might be a concern for animals that graze or brush against the plants.
Considerations for Children
- The text indicates that the fruits of some chervil varieties can be hairy or prickly.
- The leaves of some species are fern-like and may appear delicate, potentially attracting children's curiosity.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Scientific Names:
- Chaerophyllum tainturieri Hook.
- Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri Hook.
- Chaerophyllum hirsutum
- Chaerophyllum bulbosum L.
- Chaerophyllum temulum
- Common Names:
- Hairy-fruit chervil
- Hairyfruit chervil
- Wild chervil
- Chervil
- Hairy Chervil
- Spreading chervil
- Rough Chervil
- Turniproot chervil
- Turnip-root chervil
- Cultivar:
- Hairy Chervil 'Roseum'
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Genus: Chaerophyllum L.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety, Cultivar
- Species: e.g., Chaerophyllum tainturieri
- Variety: e.g., Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri
- Cultivar: e.g., Chaerophyllum hirsutum roseum
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Several common names are used synonymously.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S. Rocky Mountains.
- Found in open glades and fallow fields.
- Indigenous to south-eastern Europe, western Asia, and central Europe.
- Kashmir Chervil is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan.
Ecological Role
- Wild Chervil is listed as an invasive species in some regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Leaves: Delicate, fern-like, nearly hairless to hairy, and compound. Some varieties have sharp-tipped leaves with hairy edges.
- Stems: Light green to purplish green, hairy, shiny, branched, hollow, and grooved. Typically 1-5 feet tall when mature. Leaf-sheath is inflated in some varieties.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous white flowers in tight umbels or feathery, loose, rounded, compound umbels. The cultivar Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' features umbels of ivory-white flowers. Bloom from May to July.
- Fruits: Black, elongated oval shape, approximately 0.2 inches long. Narrow fruit somewhat wider near the base, smooth or hairy, and about 0.2 inches long. Some fruits are elliptic, 2-parted, glossy, glabrous, brown, and shiny black when mature. They may have ridged ribs.
- Size: Rough Chervil can grow up to 1 meter tall.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- Chervil has been historically used as an expectorant, aromatic, bitters, tonic, and digestive stimulant.
- It has also been used topically as an eyewash.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Fruits can attach to fur or clothing, aiding in seed dispersal.
Quirky Facts
- The text humorously notes that Chaerophyllum tainturieri var. tainturieri is "a mouthful" to pronounce.
- One passage suggests that the common name "hairy-fruit chervil" is a misnomer, implying that the fruits are sometimes smooth.
- Some varieties smell of aniseed when crushed.
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) - Offers help and information on Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum'.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database - Source of a photo of Chaerophyllum tainturieri.
- Steven J. Baskauf - Listed as a source for information on Chaerophyllum tainturieri.