Anthriscus cerefolium
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- an-THRIS-kus ser-eh-FOL-ee-um
- Description
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not heat tolerant
Space: 15 in.
Propogation: Sow seeds in early spring (needs light to germinate) and does not transplant well.
Flowers have an herbal, parsley, faint licorice flavor.
The leaves are an herb used to season poultry, seafood, and vegetables. They can be added to omelets, salads, and soups.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Anthriscus
- Species:
- cerefolium
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Edibility:
- Leaves common, but flowers and seeds as well; Use as leaves in salads, soups, sauces, teas, and butters
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Edible
- Herb
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
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Fruit:
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
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Flowers:
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Edible
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Leaves:
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
