Bur chervil (Anthriscus caucalis, Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 230 (1808))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: M.Bieb.

Bibliography: Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 230 (1808)

Year: 1808

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Anthriscus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia to NW. Africa, Europe to Caucasus

Description

Bur chervil, scientifically known as Anthriscus caucalis, is an intriguing plant species belonging to the family Apiaceae. First described by M. Bieb. in the notable work “Flora Taurico-Caucasica” in 1808, this plant has a rich botanical history reflected in its detailed and methodical classification.

Native to a vast geographical range, bur chervil is found from Macaronesia to northwestern Africa and extends its presence through Europe all the way to the Caucasus region. This distribution highlights the plant’s adaptability to diverse climates and terrains, showcasing its resilience and ecological significance across different habitats.

Bur chervil is often recognized by its characteristic appearance, bearing delicate foliage and intricate flowers which are typical of the Apiaceae family. This family, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family, includes many well-known herbs and spices, underscoring bur chervil’s botanical relevance.

In addition to its ornamental value, bur chervil plays a role in its ecosystem. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, often growing in wild meadows and grasslands, and providing habitat or food sources for various insects and wildlife. Understanding the ecological role and horticultural traits of Anthriscus caucalis enriches our appreciation of this widespread yet remarkable plant.

Overall, bur chervil’s broad geographical reach, distinctive botanical features, and ecological contributions make it a noteworthy species for study and appreciation in the natural world.

Common Names

Spa: ahogagatos
Swe: brudborste, borsttistel, bäcktistel, kåltistel, vägtistel, piikkikirveli, taggkörvel
Eng: bur chervil, burr chervil, bur parsley, burr parsley
Dan: forskelligbladet tidsel, gærde-kørvel, horse-tidsel, kål-tidsel
Deu: gewöhnlicher kerbel, hunds-kerbel
Fin: huopaohdake, keltaohdake, piikkiohdake, piikkikirveli
Lit: kibiavaisis builis
Nor: kvitbladtistel, kåltistel, vegtistel
Fra: anthrisque des dunes, anthrisque commun
Nld: fijne kervel
Ces: kerblík obecný, trebulka ježcová
Nno: krokkjørvel
Nob: krokkjørvel
Lav: saraugļu suņburkšķis
Cym: creithig gwrychog, gorthyfail cyffredin, gorthyfail gwrychog
Gla: peirsil bhog
Kat: ჭყიმი
En: Bur chervil, Burr chervil, Bur Parsley, Burr parsley, Bur-chervil
Ca: Cerfull cospinenc
Cs: Kerblík obecný, Trebulka ježcová
Da: Forskelligbladet Tidsel, Gærde-kørvel, Horse-Tidsel, Kål-Tidsel
Nl: Fijne kervel
Fi: Huopaohdake, Keltaohdake, Piikkiohdake, Piikkikirveli
Fr: Anthrisque des dunes, Anthrisque commun, Cerfeuil des fous, Cerfeuil faux caucalis, Cerfeuil hérissé, Persil sauvage, Cerfeuil à fruits glabres, Cerfeuil vulgaire, Cerfeuil vulgaire à fruits glabres
Ka: Ჭყიმი
De: Gewöhnlicher Kerbel, Hunds-Kerbel, Gemeiner Kerbel, Hunds Kerbel
It: Cerfoglio lappola
Lv: Saraugļu suņburkšķis
Lt: Kibiavaisis builis
No: Kvitbladtistel, Kåltistel, Vegtistel
Nb: Krokkjørvel
Nn: Krokkjørvel
Gd: Peirsil bhog
Es: Ahogagatos, Ahoga gatos
Sv: Brudborste, Borsttistel, Bäcktistel, Kåltistel, Vägtistel, Piikkikirveli, Taggkörvel
Cy: Creithig Gwrychog, Gorthyfail Cyffredin, Gorthyfail Gwrychog

Synonyms

• Anthriscus vulgaris (Pers.)
• Caucalis scandicina (Weber)
• Torilis anthriscus ((L.) Gaertn.)
• Anthriscus caucalis var. gymnocarpa ((Moris) Cannon)
• Torilis anthriscus f. pygmaea (A.Berg)
• Anthriscus scandicina ((Weber) Mansf.)
• Scandix laeta (Salisb.)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. gymnocarpa (Moris)
• Chaerophyllum anthriscus ((L.) Crantz)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. baetica (Pau)
• Cerefolium anthriscus ((L.) Beck)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. crassus (Maire & Weiller)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. hispanica ((Rouy) P.Fourn.)
• Anthriscus vulgaris subsp. hispanica ((Rouy) Rouy)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. glabrata (Regel & Herder)
• Myrrhodes anthriscus ((L.) Kuntze)
• Anthriscus vulgaris f. longipedicellata (H.Lindb.)
• Scandix anthriscus (L.)
• Scandix hispida (Gilib.)
• Cerefolium vulgare (Bubani)
• Torilis intermedia (Gren.)
• Torilis lanuginosa (Clairv.)
• Torilis scandicina ((Weber) C.C.Gmel.)
• Anthriscus hispanica (Rouy)
• Caucalis scandix-anthriscus (Vest)
• Antriscus fetidus (Raf.)
• Caucalis scandix (Scop.)
• Anthriscus neglecta (Boiss. & Reut. ex Lange)
• Anthriscus anthriscus ((L.) H.Karst.)
• Chaerefolium anthriscus ((L.) Schinz & Thell.)
• Anthriscus vulgaris var. neglecta ((Boiss. & Reut. ex Lange) Lange)
• Anthriscus caucalis var. neglecta ((Boiss. & Reut. ex Lange) P.Silva & Franco)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Argentina Northwest (introduced)
• Argentina South (introduced)
• Arizona (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Bermuda (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Chile Central (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Kirgizstan (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Nebraska (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Tadzhikistan (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

Habit

Taken Apr 18, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yves PENIT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 25, 2020 by Sabina Hartmann (cc-by-sa)

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Taken May 6, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 4, 2022 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Bark

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Taken Apr 12, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 12, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 4, 2022 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)

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Leaf

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Taken Apr 4, 2022 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 29, 2022 by Morgane (cc-by-sa)

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Flower

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Taken May 6, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 5, 2021 by Benito Soto Fernando (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 16, 2021 by Mallol Camprubí Albert (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

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Other

Taken May 24, 2006 by Tela Botanica − Julien BARATAUD (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 3, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

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Taken Feb 4, 2022 by Sarah Morris (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5371743)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837912-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Anthriscus caucalis M.Bieb.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 5

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’]

Soil nutriments: 7