— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Cow Parsley, scientifically known as Anthriscus sylvestris, is a biennial plant that thrives across a wide range of habitats including Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and many other regions in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cow Parsley (Latin: Anthriscus sylvestris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cow Parsley is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cow Parsley is a member native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AMU, AUT, and BLT. Cow Parsley thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cow Parsley grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, dry, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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