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Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

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46 names · 24 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (23)
Dutch
French
Bulgarian
  • Див кервиз[3]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Croatian
  • Prava krasuljica[3]
Czech
  • kerblík třebule[3]
Danish
  • Have-kørvel[3]
Finnish
  • maustekirveli[3]
German
Greek
  • Ανθρίσκος το χαιρέφυλλον[3]
  • Κάντζικο[3]
  • Κτενόχορτο της Αφροδίτης[3]
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  • Μερόνα[3]
  • Μυριαλίδα[3]
  • Μυρωνήθρα[3]
  • Μυρώνι[3]
  • Πορτσαλίδα[3]
Hebrew
  • סייגית (תרבותי)[3]
Hungarian
  • Zamatos turbolya[3]
Italian
Norwegian
  • hagekjørvel[3]
Polish
  • Trybula ogrodowa[3]
Russian
  • Кервель ажурный[3]
  • Кервель огородный[3]
  • Купырь бутенелистный[3]
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  • Купырь длинноносиковый[3]
Slovak
  • trebuľka voňavá[3]
Slovenian
  • Prava krebuljica[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • dansk körvel[3]
  • körvelkäx[3]
  • trädgårdskörvel[3]
Turkish
  • Frenk maydanozu[3]
Ukrainian
  • Бугила городня (Кервель)[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Anthriscus cerefolium — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Chervil — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Garden Chervil — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • French Parsley — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Anthriscus cerefolium.
[2] Anthriscus cerefolium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Chervil — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Garden Chervil — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Echter Kerbel — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Garden-Chervil — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Salad Chervil — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerefolio — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Perifollo — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Prifolio — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfeuil commun — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfeuil cultivé — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfoglio — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Echte kervel — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
[3] Anthriscus cerefolium — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Chervil — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Garden Chervil — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Echter Kerbel — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Garden-Chervil — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Salad Chervil — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerefolio — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Perifollo — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Prifolio — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfeuil commun — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfeuil cultivé — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfoglio — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Echte kervel — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • kerblík třebule — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Have-kørvel — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • hagekjørvel — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • maustekirveli — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • trebuľka voňavá — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • dansk körvel — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • körvelkäx — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • trädgårdskörvel — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Купырь бутенелистный — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Кервель ажурный — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Zamatos turbolya — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Prava krasuljica — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Prava krebuljica — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Μυρώνι — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Ανθρίσκος το χαιρέφυλλον — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Κάντζικο — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Κτενόχορτο της Αφροδίτης — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Μερόνα — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Μυριαλίδα — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Μυρωνήθρα — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Πορτσαλίδα — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Frenk maydanozu — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Бугила городня (Кервель) — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Кервель огородный — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Купырь длинноносиковый — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Trybula ogrodowa — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • סייגית (תרבותי) — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Cerfull — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • 车窝草 — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
  • Див кервиз — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 158434; Anthriscus cerefolium.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Anthriscus cerefolium ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Garden Chervil (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 139041; taxon 5VHVT.
  • Garten-Kerbel (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 139042; taxon 5VHVT.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Anthriscus cerefolium is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Apiaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Erect; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Annual; Biennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
EC. Europe to NW. & N. Iran.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low

Solitary wild bees

High suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
0.50 m high × 0.30 m wide
Lifecycle
Biennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
6-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Shade, Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Root, Seasoning
Functions
Repellent, Fragrant
Edibility
3 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

Leaves of this plant can be added raw to salads for extra flavor, or used as a seasoning in cooked dishes such as soups and stews. They have a mild, aromatic taste reminiscent of anise. The leaves often form the basis for herb mixtures like 'fines herbes' and are an essential component of a 'bouquet garni'. It is important to use the leaves fresh, as their delicate flavor does not hold up well to drying or prolonged cooking. The leaves can be harvested about 8 weeks after sowing, and the plant responds well to pruning, allowing for regular harvesting. The flowers of the plant can also be used as a seasoning, and even the root is edible.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Anthriscus cerefolium — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1785422; ID 5VHVT; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1785422; ID 5VHVT; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Anthriscus cerefolium — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Anthriscus cerefolium — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1306475; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1169634, 1169638, 1169640, 1169641, 1169642, 1169647, 1169648, 1169649, 1169651, 1169652, 1169653, 1169656, 1169659, 1169667, 1169669, 1169670, 1169671, 1169672, 1169673

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.