Chaerophyllum tainturieri
(Chervil)
Chaerophyllum tainturieri, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1462
Chaerophyllum tainturieri, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1448-2
Chaerophyllum tainturieri, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1455
Chaerophyllum tainturieri, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1448-1
| Scientific Name | Chaerophyllum tainturieri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHTA |
| Common Name | Chervil, Hairy-fruit Chervil | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29617 |
| Family | Apiaceae (Parsley) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Prairies, woodlands, alluvial thickets. Plant: Erect, weak annual, single, branched somewhat hairy stems, from 1/2 to 1-1/2 feet tall. Leaves: Alternate leaves 3+ inches long and 2+ inches wide, pinnately-divided into multiple, deeply-lobed leaflets. Inflorescence: Loose compound umbels with 3+/- rays bearing a few tiny, white, 5-petal blossoms, 1/8 or less inch across; 5 stamens with white filaments. Blossoms are easily overlooked. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, SEINet and Missouri Plants. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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