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Anthriscus cerefolium, commonly known as cow parsley or fool's parsley, is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, with a widespread distribution across Europe, parts of Africa, and Asia, from Afghanistan to Turkey. Anthriscus cerefolium (Latin: Anthriscus cerefolium) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Anthriscus cerefolium is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Anthriscus cerefolium is a member native to ALB, DZ, AUT, BAL, BE, and BUL. Anthriscus cerefolium thrives in light to medium soil, preferring a pH of 7-7.5.
Anthriscus cerefolium grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 7/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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