Golden-chervil (Chaerophyllum aureum, Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 370 (1762))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 370 (1762)

Year: 1762

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Chaerophyllum

Vegetable: False

Observations: C. & S. Eyrope, Krym, N. Türkiye to NW. & N. Iran

Description

Golden-chervil, known scientifically as Chaerophyllum aureum, is an intriguing and captivating member of the Apiaceae family. First documented by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work Species Plantarum (Second Edition, 1762), this plant has a rich history within the botanical community. Its natural habitat spans diverse regions, including Central and Southern Europe, Crimea, and extends from Northern Turkey to Northwestern and Northern Iran.

Golden-chervil thrives in these varied locales, adapting well to different environments. This herbaceous perennial is distinguished by its finely divided leaves and its characteristic yellowish-green flowers, which blossom in umbrella-like clusters known as umbels—a typical feature of the Apiaceae family.

Botanists and plant enthusiasts appreciate Chaerophyllum aureum not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ecological significance. In its native regions, it plays a crucial role in the local ecosystems, contributing to the biodiversity and supporting various insect species, including pollinators essential for maintaining ecological balance.

In summary, Golden-chervil is more than just a plant; it is a valuable component of its native habitats, a subject of historical botanical studies, and a species worth appreciating for its contributions to nature.

Common Names

Dan: ager-museurt, gylden hulsvøb, skive-kamille, strand-salat, vellugtende kamille
Swe: gatkamomill, kamomill, sandsallat, ullört, guldkörvel, parkkörvel
Deu: gold-kälberkropf
Eng: golden chervil, golden-chervil
Isl: gulbrá
Fin: kamomillasaunio, ketotuulenlento, pihasaunio, tataarisinivalvatti
Nor: kamomilleblom, tatarturt, tunbalderbrå, ullurt
Ces: krkoška zlatoplodá
Pol: świerząbek złoty
Nld: gouden ribzaad
Cym: gorthyfail euraid, perllys aur
En: Golden-chervil, Golden Chervil
Ar: سرفل ذهبي
Hy: Շուշանաբանջար ոսկեզօծ
Bg: Златист балдаран
Ca: Cominassa àuria
Cs: Krabilice zlatoplodá, Krkoška zlatoplodá
Da: Ager-Museurt, Gylden hulsvøb, Skive-Kamille, Strand-Salat, Vellugtende Kamille
Nl: Gouden ribzaad
Fi: Kultakirveli, Kamomillasaunio, Ketotuulenlento, Pihasaunio, Tataarisinivalvatti
Fr: “Cerfeuil doré, Chérophylle doré”, Cerfeuil d’or, Cerfeuil doré, Chérophylle doré
De: Goldfrüchtiger Kälberkropf, Gold-Kälberkropf, Gelbfrüchtiger-Kälberkropf
Hu: Aranyos baraboly
Is: Gulbrá
It: Cerfoglio bastardo
No: Kamomilleblom, Tatarturt, Tunbalderbrå, Ullurt
Pl: Świerząbek złoty
Ru: Бутень золотистый
Sv: Guldkörvel, Gatkamomill, Kamomill, Sandsallat, Ullört, Parkkörvel
Cy: Gorthyfail euraid, Perllys Aur

Synonyms

• Myrrhis maculata (Sweet)
• Chaerophyllum angelicifolium var. temuloides ((Boiss.) Tamamsch.)
• Chaerophyllum hybridum (Ten.)
• Scandix aurea ((L.) Roth)
• Chaerophyllum monogonum (Kit. ex Link)
• Myrrhis aurea (All.)
• Selinum aureum (E.H.L.Krause)
• Chaerophyllum temuloides (Boiss.)
• Chaerophyllum temuloides var. trapezutinum (Boiss.)
• Chaerophyllum maculatum (Willd.)
• Chaerophyllum trapezuntinum (Boiss.)
• Croaspila aurea ((L.) Raf.)
• Chaerophyllum aureum f. hybridum ((Ten.) Bolzon)
• Chaerophyllum aureum subsp. maculatum ((Willd. ex Schltdl.) Nyman)
• Bellia aurata (Bubani)
• Chaerophyllum aureum var. involucratum (Lecoq & Lamotte)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Krym (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Central European Rus (introduced)
• Denmark (introduced)
• East European Russia (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Northwest European R (introduced)
• South European Russi (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• West Siberia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 14, 2020 by André Hyvrier (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2020 by André Hyvrier (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 20, 2021 by Freitas Romano Renato (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1800 by Tela Botanica − Thierry Pernot (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 29, 2019 by Octavian Chiriac (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 30, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 26, 2022 by Brotanist (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 26, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 26, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 15, 2021 by gabrial erismann (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 7, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 30, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 30, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 30, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 30, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jun 19, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Pierre CROUZET (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1800 by Tela Botanica − Thierry Pernot (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 26, 2022 by Brotanist (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 27, 2020 by Engel Ralf (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by Erlbacher Verena (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3642531)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:840142-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chaerophyllum aureum L.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 6

Atmospheric humidity: 6

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 9