Chaerophyllum villosum

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Basic Information

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

Genus: chaerophyllum

Plant ID (slug): chaerophyllum-villosum

Numeric ID: 25813

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Chaerophyllum villosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from India to Bhutan, Nepal and China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Tender young leaves and shoots - cooked[272].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Chaerophyllum villosum