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Garden chervil

How to identify Garden chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

Garden chervil, also known as Sweet cicely, French parsley

Garden chervil exhibits delicate, lacy leaves resembling flat-leaf parsley with a softer texture. Its foliage is primarily light green. The plant typically reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) and has a similar spread. In bloom, small white flowers are displayed in umbrella-like clusters known as umbels. These characteristics make garden chervil recognizable by its feathery foliage and quaint floral arrangements.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen

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Feathery, lacy leaves resembling flat-leaf parsley, light green, tripinnate, delicate texture.

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Small white flowers in umbrella-like clusters (umbels), 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) across.

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Delicate white petals arranged symmetrically, blooms from late spring to summer.

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Leaves can be curly or flat, 1-6 inches (2.5-15 cm) in length, soft texture.

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Fine and intricate venation pattern, fern-like appearance, mild aniseed aroma.

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Detailed Traits of Garden chervil

Leaf Features

The leaves of garden chervil are light green, feathery, and tripinnate, resembling fern fronds. They are delicate and can be either curly or flat, often measuring around 1-6 inches (2.5-15 cm) in length. The texture is soft with a mild aniseed aroma. The venation pattern is fine and intricate, adding to the fern-like appearance, which is a distinguishing feature of the plant.

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Flower Features

The flowers of garden chervil are characterized by their small, delicate white petals, each flower comprising five petals arranged symmetrically. They are grouped in umbrels measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) across, creating a dense cluster of blooms. These flowers typically appear from late spring to summer. The scent is subtle and not often noted as a key identifier. The simple yet elegant structure and timing of these blooms are primary indicators for identifying garden chervil.

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Key Facts About Garden chervil

Attributes of Garden chervil
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
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Scientific Classification of Garden chervil

Species
Garden chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
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Distribution Map of Garden chervil

Garden chervil originated in regions encompassing parts of the Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Europe, and Western Asia. It has since been introduced to a broader spectrum across Europe and extends to regions in Africa and Southeast Asia. The plant has acclimatized to a variety of temperate environments beyond its native range.
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