Hedge-parsley (Torilis nodosa, Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 82 (1788))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: (L.) Gaertn.

Bibliography: Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 82 (1788)

Year: 1788

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Torilis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia, W. Europe to Medit. and W. Himalaya

Description

Hedge-parsley, known scientifically as Torilis nodosa, is a plant species belonging to the Apiaceae family. First described in the reference work “Fruct. Sem. Pl.” in 1788 by the botanist Gaertner, marked by the authority initials (L.) Gaertn., this species has an extensive distribution that spans across various regions including Macaronesia, Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Western Himalayas.

Characterized by its delicate and intricate floral structures, Hedge-parsley thrives in diverse climates and terrains. The plant’s typical habitats include hedgerows, uncultivated lands, and meadows, where it often intertwines with the local vegetation, forming characteristic hedges. Its inflorescences usually display umbels of small flowers that can easily be mistaken for those of other members of the Apiaceae family due to their similar structure, yet it holds distinctive botanical features.

From a morphological standpoint, Torilis nodosa stands out due to its finely divided leaves and erect stems that can reach varying heights, contributing to its adaptability in different environmental conditions. The species has developed a notable resilience, enabling it to compete with other flora within its shared habitats.

Ecologically, Hedge-parsley is an essential component of its local ecosystems, providing food and shelter for various insect species which play crucial roles in the pollination process. Additionally, it serves as a natural deterrent for land erosion due to its robust root system.

In summary, Hedge-parsley (Torilis nodosa), with its broad geographical span from the temperate regions of Western Europe to the warmer Mediterranean and across to the Himalayan foothills, exemplifies the adaptive nature of the Apiaceae family. Its historical documentation by Gaertner in the 18th century anchors its scientific recognition, making it a plant of significant interest both botanically and ecologically.

Common Names

Deu: knoten-borstendolde, knotiger klettenkerbel, knäuel-klettenkerbel
Eng: knotted hedge-parsley, knotted hedgeparsley, hedge-parsley, knotted-hemlock, knotted-parsley, knotted bur parsley, knotted hedge parsley
Dan: knudret randfrø
Hun: csomós tüskemag
Nld: knopig doornzaad
Swe: knutkörvel
Por: laponina, salsinha, salsinha-de-cabeça-rente
Fra: torilis noueuse, torilis noueux
Ces: tořice uzlovitá
Cym: berllys, clwm eilun-berllys, cwlwm eilun, eilun, oliaren glymog, troed y cyw clymog, troed-y-cyw clymog
En: Hedge-parsley, Knotted hedge-parsley, Knotted-hemlock, Knotted-parsley, Knotted hedgeparsley, Knotted Bur Parsley, Knotted hedge parsley
Cs: Tořice uzlovitá
Da: Knudret randfrø
Nl: Knopig doornzaad, Kluwendoornzaad
Fr: Torilis noueuse, Torilis noueux, Manchotte, Torilis à fleurs glomérulées
De: Knoten-Borstendolde, Knotiger Klettenkerbel, Knäuel-Klettenkerbel, Knäuelkerbel
He: גזיר המפרקים
Hu: Csomós tüskemag
It: Lappolina nodosa
Pt: Laponina, Salsinha, Salsinha-de-cabeça-rente
Pt-br: Cerefólio-nodoso, Cerefólio-nodoso-de-cerca
Es: Cachurro
Sv: Knutkörvel
Cy: Berllys, Clwm Eilun-Berllys, Cwlwm Eilun, Eilun, Oliaren Glymog, Troed y Cyw Clymog, Troed-y-Cyw Clymog

Synonyms

• Lappularia nodosa ((L.) Pomel)
• Caucalis nodosa ((L.) Crantz)
• Tordylium nodosum (L.)
• Daucus nodosus ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Arizona (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Austria (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Bermuda (introduced)
• Bolivia (introduced)
• Brazil South (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Chile Central (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Germany (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Iowa (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Juan Fernández Is. (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Mauritius (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Peru (introduced)
• Réunion (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Switzerland (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Fruit

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Leaf

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Habit

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Bark

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3034819)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849545-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Torilis nodosa (L.) Gaertn.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 7