Chaerophyllum aromaticum

Chervil, Spice cow

Apiaceae Edible: Leaves, Seed 4,432 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Chaerophyllum aromaticum is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. Its native range is Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe.

Description

An herbaceous plant from the carrot/parsley family (Apiaceae) found in temperate regions. The leaves and seeds have a carrot-parsley flavor and are used in culinary applications.

Edible Uses

The leaves and seeds are used as flavoring in food, offering a carrot-parsley taste.

Traditional Uses

The leaves and seeds are used in flavouring. They have a carrot-parsley taste.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

References (3)

Dogan, A., et al, 2014, A review of edible plants on the Turkish Apiaceae species. J. Fac. Pharm. Istanbul, 44(2) pp 251-262
Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 94