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.