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Parsnip Chervil

Chaerophyllum bulbosum

Parsnip Chervil is a tasty plant that grows in the wild. It has pretty white flowers and can be found in grassy places. It's a fun plant to discover while exploring nature!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Parsnip Chervil has delicate, fern-like leaves and hollow, ridged stems that can reach up to a meter tall. Its small, white flowers are clustered in flat-topped groups, resembling tiny lace doilies, which stand out against its bright green foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusChaerophyllum
Parsnip Chervil
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Parsnip Chervil

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans loved this plant, calling its unique root 'earthnut'.

Before eating, its tasty roots should be cooked; raw they can be a bit bitter.

Its chunky root tastes like a delicious mix of potato, parsnip, and chestnut!

The plant’s delicate leaves are often mistaken for parsley or carrot tops!

Special abilities

Ability

Energy Root

Parsnip Chervil can store energy in its swollen, turnip-like root, which helps it survive winter and grow strongly.

Ability

Pollinator Platform

Parsnip Chervil has wide, flat flower clusters that act as easy landing pads, attracting many different insect pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Drinks nectar from its many tiny white flowers.

pollinates

Common carder bee

Bombus pascuorum

Collects pollen and nectar from its open flower heads.

eats

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Browses on its tender leaves and young shoots in fields.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always check with an adult before touching or tasting wild plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Parsnip Chervil?

30-100 cm

How wide does Parsnip Chervil spread?

20-40 cm

How big are the flowers on Parsnip Chervil?

0.2-0.4 cm

When does Parsnip Chervil bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is Parsnip Chervil edible?

Yes

Is Parsnip Chervil toxic?

None

What is Parsnip Chervil's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Parsnip Chervil pollinated?

Insect

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