Cambridge milk-parsley (Selinum carvifolia, Sp. pl. ed. 2, 1:350. 1762)

Family: Apiaceae

Author: L. (L.)

Bibliography: Sp. pl. ed. 2, 1:350. 1762

Year: Unknown

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Selinum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Unknown

Description

The Cambridge milk-parsley, scientifically known as Selinum carvifolia, is a noteworthy member of the Apiaceae family. With a history dating back to its classification in 1762, this plant holds significant botanical interest.

Growing in diverse habitats, the Cambridge milk-parsley is recognized for its delicate, finely divided leaves that bear a resemblance to those of the familiar garden carrot. Its small, white flowers cluster in umbels, a characteristic trait of the Apiaceae family, which attracts a variety of pollinators. Despite its historical documentation, specific observational data about Selinum carvifolia remain scarce, leaving gaps in our comprehensive understanding of its ecological and biological roles.

Nevertheless, the Cambridge milk-parsley stands as a testament to the rich diversity within the plant kingdom and highlights the continuous need for botanical exploration and study.

Common Names

Dan: almindelig seline, kommen-seline, seline
Eng: cambridge milk-parsley, little-leaf angelica
Deu: kümmel-silge
Fin: harjasärmäputki
Swe: harjasärmäputki, krusfrö, krussilja
Nld: karwijselie
Nno: krusfrø
Nob: krusfrø
Fra: sélin
Cym: llaethberllys caer-grawnt, pyglys mignen caergrawnt
En: Cambridge milk-parsley, Little-leaf angelica
Ar: بقدونس جبلي
Be: Гірча кменалістая
Cs: Olešník kmínolistý
Da: Almindelig seline, Kommen-seline, Seline
Nl: Karwijselie
Et: Harilik aruputk
Fi: Harjasärmäputki, Särmäputki
Fr: Sélin, Sélin à feuilles de carvi, Sélin à feuilles de cumin
De: Kümmel-Silge, Silge
It: Carvifoglio palustre
No: Krusfrø
Nb: Krusfrø
Nn: Krusfrø
Pl: Olszewnik kminkolistny
Ru: Гирча тминолистная
Sv: Krussilja, Krusfrö, Harjasärmäputki
Cy: Llaethberllys Caergrawnt, Llaethberllys Caer-Grawnt, Pyglys Mignen Caergrawnt

Synonyms

Distribution

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 7, 2020 by VELASCO IVAN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2021 by Mr. Pillai (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 17, 2018 by François Munoz (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 9, 2022 by lumbasomething (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Aug 18, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude CALAIS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 28, 2019 by Andrzej Pasierbinski (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Oct 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 31, 2022 by jonawel (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Oct 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Sep 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 17, 2018 by François Munoz (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Sep 26, 2005 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Mark Francis Watson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Aug 18, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude CALAIS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 26, 2005 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Mark Francis Watson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Aug 18, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude CALAIS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 17, 2018 by François Munoz (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Sep 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Sep 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Sep 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5371781)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Selinum carvifolia (L.) L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 3