Greater bur-parsley (Turgenia latifolia, Gen. Pl. Umbell.: 59 (1814))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: (L.) Hoffm.

Bibliography: Gen. Pl. Umbell.: 59 (1814)

Year: 1814

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Turgenia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Xinjiang and W. Himalaya, N. Africa,

Description

Greater bur-parsley, scientifically known as Turgenia latifolia, is a fascinating herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. First documented in the early 19th century, with a notable mention in Gen. Pl. Umbell. on page 59, authored by (L.) Hoffm., this plant stands as a testament to the rich botanical heritage and the diversity of flora that spans various regions.

This plant is indigenous to a wide geographical range encompassing Europe to Xinjiang and Western Himalaya and extending to North Africa. Such an extensive habitat range illustrates its adaptability to various climates and soil types, making it a subject of interest not only for botanists but also for horticulturists and garden enthusiasts looking to diversify their plant collections.

Turgenia latifolia is often recognized by its broad leaves, which contribute to its common name, Greater bur-parsley. The plant typically thrives in well-drained soil, basking in full sun or partial shade. Its umbels, the umbrella-shaped flower clusters characteristic of the Apiaceae family, attract a variety of pollinators, thus playing a crucial role in the ecosystem as a support for biodiversity.

Moreover, the Greater bur-parsley carries historical significance, having been recorded during a time of active botanical exploration and classification. Its characteristics and the span of its natural habitat make it a plant of noteworthy ecological importance and a subject of continuous study and admiration in the world of botany.

Common Names

Dan: bredbladet burreskærm, burrefrø, burreskærm, salatsennep
Deu: breitblättrige haftdolde
Eng: broadleaf false carrot, greater bur-parsley
Fra: caucalis à larges feuilles, turgénie à larges feuilles
Fin: keltakynsimö, sinappikaali
Swe: kålsenap, nagelört, sanddraba, senapskål, stickkörvel
Lit: pla
Nor: salatsennep, vegrublom, vårrublom
Lav: platlapu turgēnija
Est: turgeenia
Ces: štětiná
Nld: borstelscherm
En: Greater bur-parsley, Broadleaf false carrot, Broadleaf False-carrot
Cs: Štětiná
Da: Bredbladet burreskærm, Burrefrø, Burreskærm, Salatsennep
Nl: Borstelscherm
Et: Turgeenia
Fi: Keltakynsimö, Sinappikaali
Fr: Caucalis à larges feuilles, Turgénie à larges feuilles, Caucalis à feuilles larges, Turgénie à feuilles larges, Tordyle à larges feuilles
De: Breitblättrige Haftdolde, Breitblättrige Turgenie
He: טורגניה רחבת-עלים
It: Lappola maggiore
Lv: Platlapu turgēnija
Lt: Pla
No: Salatsennep, Vegrublom, Vårrublom
Es: Cachurros
Sv: Stickkörvel, Kålsenap, Nagelört, Sanddraba, Senapskål

Synonyms

• Daucus latifolius ((L.) Baill.)
• Tordylium latifolium (L.)
• Turgenia multiflora (DC.)
• Caucalis latifolia var. megalocarpa (Jahand. & Maire)
• Turgenia latifolia var. tuberculata ((Boiss.) Gren. & Godr.)
• Caucalis latifolia var. tuberculata ((Boiss.) Maire)
• Caucalis latifolia var. multiflora ((DC.) Thell.)
• Turgenia tuberculata (Boiss.)
• Daucus turgenia (E.H.L.Krause)
• Turgenia latifolia var. brachyacantha (Boiss.)
• Turgenia latifolia var. purpurea (Willk.)
• Turgenia brachyacantha (Boiss.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Buryatiya (introduced)
• Central European Rus (introduced)
• Denmark (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Irkutsk (introduced)
• Kamchatka (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 14, 2022 by La Civita Filippo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 5, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Marie PORTAS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Leaf

Taken Jun 10, 2019 by Fernández Ismael (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − David MERCIER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 5, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Marie PORTAS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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

Taken Jun 5, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Marie PORTAS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Duterque Aurelie (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − David MERCIER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 29, 2020 by Mike Langrish-Smith (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jun 14, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Ori Fragman-Sapir (cc-by-nc-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jun 5, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Marie PORTAS (cc-by-sa)

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

Taken Jun 20, 1853 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3034778)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849900-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Turgenia latifolia (L.) Hoffm.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 9.0

Ph minimum: 8.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 6