Torilis japonica
Apiaceae
Hedge Parsley
July to September
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Upright Hedge-parsley
It grows in hedges, wood and field margins, rough
grassland and alongside paths and roads.
Upright Hedge-parsley is an annual, native, herb
growing up to 2m.
It is the third white hedgerow umbillifer to flower,
following on from Cow Parsley and Rough Chervil.
Flowers are in umbels and are white or mauve.
The outer flowers are larger with slightly uneven petals.
There are 5 stamens and 2 styles.
There are 4 to 6 uneven bracts and several bracteoles.
Fruits are up to 4mm with curved spines.
Leaves are grey-green and pinnate.
Stems are stiffer than in Cow Parsley and very hairy.
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Upright Hedge-parsley in a hedgebank
White and mauve umbels
Secondary umbels
Secondary umbel- outer flowers larger
with slightly unevenly sized petals
White and mauve flowers - 5 stamens
Flowers with 2 styles
Uneven sized bracts - hairy stem
Secondary umbel - bracteoles
Umbel of fruits with curved spines
Close-up of fruits with spines
Lower leaf with leaflets
Upper leaflets
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