Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nivale
ID:
599721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Lamond

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 251 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599053



Common Names

  • Snowy Chervil
  • Snowy Chaerophyllum
  • Snowy Parsley


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Description

Chaerophyllum nivale (also called Snow Chervil, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chaerophyllum nivale has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chaerophyllum nivale is white with a yellow center, its seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaerophyllum nivale is a hardy perennial that grows in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Chaerophyllum nivale

Chaerophyllum nivale can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Chaerophyllum nivale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaerophyllum nivale?

Chaerophyllum nivale

What is the common name of Chaerophyllum nivale?

Snow Chervil

What is the family of Chaerophyllum nivale?

Apiaceae

Species in the Chaerophyllum genus

Chaerophyllum andicola, Chaerophyllum argenteum, Chaerophyllum australianum, Chaerophyllum azorellaceum, Chaerophyllum basicola, Chaerophyllum borneense, Chaerophyllum brevipes, Chaerophyllum buwaldianum, Chaerophyllum colensoi, Chaerophyllum daucoides, Chaerophyllum eriopodum, Chaerophyllum guatemalense, Chaerophyllum gunnii, Chaerophyllum involucratum, Chaerophyllum lineare, Chaerophyllum nanhuense, Chaerophyllum novae-zelandiae, Chaerophyllum orizabae, Chaerophyllum papuanum, Chaerophyllum plicatum, Chaerophyllum pulvinificum, Chaerophyllum pumilum, Chaerophyllum ramosum, Chaerophyllum sessiliflorum, Chaerophyllum taiwanianum, Chaerophyllum tolucanum, Chaerophyllum aksekiense, Chaerophyllum angelicifolium, Chaerophyllum aromaticum, Chaerophyllum astrantiae, Chaerophyllum atlanticum, Chaerophyllum aurantiacum, Chaerophyllum aureum, Chaerophyllum azoricum, Chaerophyllum bobrovii, Chaerophyllum borodini, Chaerophyllum bulbosum, Chaerophyllum byzantinum, Chaerophyllum coloratum, Chaerophyllum confusum, Chaerophyllum creticum, Chaerophyllum crinitum, Chaerophyllum dasycarpum, Chaerophyllum elegans, Chaerophyllum hakkiaricum, Chaerophyllum heldreichii, Chaerophyllum hirsutum, Chaerophyllum humile, Chaerophyllum karsianum, Chaerophyllum khorossanicum,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2714278: Based on the initial data import
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.