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Anthriscus cereifolium Chervil (1 Page of 5) The Anthriscus cereifolium plant species is found in Southeastern Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chervil. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chaerophylum sativum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Anthriscus cereifolium Common Name: Chervil Family: Umbelliferae Author: (L.)Hoffm. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.45 Mature Width: 0.25 Habitat: Hedgebanks, roadsides and waste places[9, 17].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained moisture retentive soil[200]. Plants dislike hot dry summers[200], it is best to give summer crops a cool shady position but winter crops require a sunny position[14, 18, 37, 52]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.8 to 7.6.
Plants are hardy to about -10°c[200].
Chervil is occasionally cultivated as a salad plant, there are some named varieties[183]. It can supply fresh leaves all year round from successional sowings, especially if given some protection in winter[238]. Although a biennial, it is usually cultivated as an annual[238]. It often self-sows when grown in a suitable position[18, 200].
Be careful if harvesting this plant from the wild because it is superficially similar to some poisonous species such as young plants of hemlock, Conium maculatum[244].
Chervil is an aromatic plant with pleasantly scented leaves[245]. It is said to be a good companion plant for growing with carrots and radishes[18, 201], the radishes becoming hotter and crisper[201]. It also grows well with dill and coriander[201]. When grown with lettuces it is said to protect them from aphids and ants, the plant is also said to repel slugs[238].
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