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| Identification |
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Genus
Anthriscus
Species
cerefolium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chervil
Family
APIACEAE
Specimen number
S11416
Data source
HtZn p76;MedPl p167;Frgnt p178
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Average
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 06-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Anthriscus cerefolium have a mild spicy aroma. Chervil can tolerate as many as 60 summer days where the temperature exceeds 86� Fahrenheit. This plant grows well in average soils. Partial to full shade is best for growing this species. It needs soil that is well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
hypotensive
diuretic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible. Chervil has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a hypotensive or a diuretic. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
anise-parsely leaves. parsley like
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Anthriscus cerefolium easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Anthriscus cerefolium has lacy leaves. Flowers: Chervil has fuzzy flower heads in clusters.
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