Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Japanese Hedgeparsley |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Naturalized |
| Season | July |
| ImageUrl | Torilis-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | St Albans |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
A slender annual or biennial with finely divided parsley-like leaves and small white umbels of flowers; similar to cow parsley but with bristly seed heads.
Distribution
Native to Eurasia; naturalised across the UK, especially in hedgerows and grassy verges.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Limited modern use, though historically used as a mild digestive and diuretic herb.
Edibility
Not recommended – though in the carrot family, it can be confused with toxic relatives such as hemlock.
Human Toxicity
Possible skin irritation from contact with foliage; confusion risk with poisonous Apiaceae species.
Pet Toxicity
Potentially unsafe due to confusion with toxic species; avoid ingestion.
Active Compounds
Essential oils, flavonoids, coumarins.