Spreading hedgeparsley (Torilis arvensis)
Also known as: Hedge Parsley, Spreading Hedge Parsley
*Torilis arvensis*, commonly known as hedge parsley, spreading hedgeparsley, or tall sock-destroyer, is a plant species native to Europe. It has been introduced to North America, where it is generally regarded as a weed.
Attributes of Spreading hedgeparsley
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
13 cm to 1 m
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
3 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink Green Purple
Images of Spreading hedgeparsley
Quickly Identify Spreading hedgeparsley
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Umbrella-like clusters of small white flowers in early to mid-summer.
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Bur-like fruit with straight to curved bristles, shifting from rosey-green to brown.
3
Pinnately or bipinnately compound leaves with trifoliate leaflets, triangular-shaped with fern-like appearance.
4
Slender stem covered in fine white hairs, sparse branching in upper sections.
5
Tiny, stiff bristles on seeds for animal dispersal, reaching 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) tall.
Scientific Classification of Spreading hedgeparsley
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Apiales
Family
Umbellifers
Genus
Hedge parsley
Species
Spreading hedgeparsley
Toxicity
Ingestion and contact
WARNING
The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
