Anthriscus cereifolium Chervil (Umbelliferae)

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Anthriscus cereifolium
Chervil
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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.

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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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ in succession from February to October. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks[200]. February, September and October sowings should be made in a very sheltered warm and sunny position outdoors or under some protection such as a frame. Other sowings can be made in a position that has at least some shade from the midday sun since the plant runs to seed quickly if it gets too hot or the soil is dry[238]. The seed only remains viable for about a year[238].

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