Spreading hedge-parsley (Torilis arvensis, Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 265 (1821))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: (Huds.) Link

Bibliography: Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 265 (1821)

Year: 1821

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Torilis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to C. Asia and Pakistan, Macaronesia, N. Africa to Arabian Pen.

Description

Spreading hedge-parsley, scientifically known as Torilis arvensis, is a plant species that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is recognized by its delicate, parsley-like leaves and stems that are typically branched and adorned with small, white to pinkish flowers clustered in umbels. This plant is often found in various regions ranging from Europe to Central Asia and Pakistan, as well as in Macaronesia, North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Historically noted in 1821 under the botanic catalog “Enumeratio plantarum horti regii botanici Berolinensis”, this species was authored by (Huds.) Link. The spreading hedge-parsley has adapted to a range of climates and is often seen growing in fields, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats where it can spread fairly rapidly.

Due to its adaptability and expansive range, Torilis arvensis plays a unique role in the ecosystems it inhabits; it provides forage for some wildlife and insects while also being known to gardeners and herbalists. This plant’s capability to spread and form extensive stands makes it an interesting subject for both ecological studies and horticultural management.

In summary, spreading hedge-parsley is a versatile and widespread species within the Apiaceae family, notable for its resilience and expansive geographical presence from Europe to North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Common Names

Deu: acker-klettenkerbel
Eng: canada hedgeparsley, spreading hedge-parsley, spreading hedgeparsley, hedge parsley, hedgeparsley, spreading bur parsley, field hedge-parsley
Nld: akkerdoornzaad
Por: lapola
Fra: torilis des moissons, torilis des champs
Ces: tořice rolní
Swe: åkerkörvel
Cym: eilunberllys, troed y cyw, troed-y-cyw ymdaenol
En: Spreading hedge-parsley, Canada hedgeparsley, Spreading hedgeparsley, Hedge parsley, Hedgeparsley, Spreading Bur Parsley, Field hedge-parsley
Cs: Tořice rolní
Nl: Akkerdoornzaad
Fr: Torilis des moissons, Torilis des champs
De: Acker-Klettenkerbel, Feld-Borstendolde
He: גזיר מזיק
It: Lappolina canaria, Zecca
Pt: Lapola
Sk: Torica roľná
Es: Bardanilla
Sv: Åkerkörvel
Cy: Eilunberllys, Troed y Cyw, Troed-y-Cyw Ymdaenol

Synonyms

• Caucalis arvensis (Huds.)
• Anthriscus arvensis ((Huds.) Koso-Pol.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Saudi Arabia (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)
• Yemen (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Argentina South (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Brazil South (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Chile Central (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• District of Columbia (introduced)
• Eritrea (introduced)
• Ethiopia (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Iowa (introduced)
• Kansas (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Mexico Northeast (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Nebraska (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• St.Helena (introduced)
• Tanzania (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)
• Utah (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Taken Mar 20, 2021 by Prieta Javier (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 5, 2019 by joselu_4 (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken Jun 5, 2019 by joselu_4 (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Nov 12, 2021 by Ja Cad (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 12, 2021 by Ja Cad (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2004 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 7, 2019 by César Gonzalez (cc-by-sa)

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Habit

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Taken Mar 20, 2021 by Prieta Javier (cc-by-sa)

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Other

Taken Jul 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Françoise CARLE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 26, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Luc Gorremans (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Françoise CARLE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Françoise CARLE (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 2, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Bark

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Taken Jun 7, 2020 by Myriam Badawi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 23, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Hervé Goëau (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2003 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jul 11, 2022 by Flo Bony (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3034823)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849502-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Torilis arvensis (Huds.) Link)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 7