Cow Parsley |
Anthriscus sylvestris |
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Carl Farmer |
Common in the south of the area but rare in the north (though surprisingly common in North Skye). On shaded roadsides and similar places. Flower diameter c 3-4 mm. Fruit c 5 mm long. ID: Leaves 2-3-pinnate. Umbels have 4-10 primary rays and no lower bracts but several undivided upper bracts. Stem furrowed, downy below, hairless above. Plant not aromatic. Flowers > 3 mm across. Other features: Leaves have fern-like appearance. Fruits black. Umbel has gently curving surface but not at all globular. Petals slightly notched or unnotched, outer flowers have outer petals larger, inner ones have all petals same size. |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |
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Left: Whole umbel showing lack of lower bracts. Above: Partial umbel at the end of one of the primary rays, with the upper bracts visible. The whole umbel is made up of around 4-10 partial umbels such as this. |
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Carl Farmer Autumn regrowth from base of dead summer stem |