Torilis nodosa, Knotted Hedgeparsley, Southwest Desert Flora

Torilis nodosa, Knotted Hedgeparsley

Burr Chervil is a member of the Carrot or Parsley family. It has small white flowers on an umbel flowering stem. Anthriscus caucalis

Burr Chervil or Bur Parsley as it is sometimes called blooms from April to June. These plants are considered weeding in North America. Anthriscus caucalis

Burr Chervil blooms from April to June with fruiting taking place soon thereafter. Fruits are small with small hooked spines (beak). Anthriscus caucalis

Burr Chervil or Bur Parsley has light green leaves. Triangular although variable from oblong to triangular-ovate. They are pinnately dissected with many small leaflets with a petiole present. Anthriscus caucalis

Scientific Name: Torilis nodosa
Common Name: Knotted Hedgeparsley

Also Called: Knotted Hedge-Parsley

Family: Apiaceae [Umbelliferae] Parsley or Carrot Family

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Duration: Annual

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Growth Form: Forb/herb.

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North America & US County Distribution Map for

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Invasive/Noxious Weed Information: Unknown
Wetland Indicator: Unknown
Threatened/Endangered Information: Unknown

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Ethnobotany