Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium Hoffm.
Anthriscus cerefolium, commonly known as chervil, is an annual herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, with a distribution that includes regions such as Greenland, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and several European countries. The plant is characterized by its delicate leaves and is often used in culinary applications, particularly in French cuisine as part of the fines herbes mixture. It was previously referred to as myrhis due to its aromatic volatile oil, which resembles the scent of myrrh.
Description
Anthriscus cerefolium is a member of the Apiaceae family and is widely cultivated and naturalized in various regions. It is an annual herb with finely divided leaves and small white flowers. The species was first described in 1814 by Hoffm. and has been the subject of botanical studies, including reviews by Spalik & Jarvis and Reduron & Spalik. Chervil is used as a seasoning for mild-flavoured dishes and is valued for its subtle, anise-like flavor. It is also known by the common names French parsley and garden chervil.
Other common names
ChervilCommon ChervilGarden Chervil
Distribution
Greenland · British Columbia · Ontario · Quebec · FI · NO · SE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · IT · DK · KG · FR · Austria · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Bulgaria · Corse (Corsica) · Czech Republic · Denmark · Finland · Channel Is. · Germany
Synonyms
Myrrhodes cerefoliaScandix cerefoliumScandix tenuifoliaSelinum cerefoliumAnthriscus cerefolium var. longirostrisAnthriscus cerefolium subsp. trichospermaAnthriscus chaerophyllusAnthriscus longirostrisAnthriscus sativusAnthriscus trachyspermusAnthriscus trichospermusCerefolium cerefoliumCerefolium sativumCerefolium sylvestreCerefolium trichospermumChaerefolium cerefoliumChaerefolium trichospermumChaerophyllum cerefoliumChaerophyllum nemorosumChaerophyllum sativumAnthriscus cerefolium var. vulgarisAnthriscus cerefolium var. crispaAnthriscus vulgaris var. trichospermaAnthriscus cerefolium var. trichocarpaChaerefolium cerefolium subsp. trichospermumAnthriscus cerefolium var. trichosperma
