Invasive Plant Details
Back to Full ListWild Chervil
Latin Name: Anthriscus sylvestris
Priority Ranking: Regional EDRR
Identification
Flower: Small, white, umbrella-shaped flower clusters (umbels) that bloom from late spring to early summer.
Leaves: Finely divided, fern-like, and dark green.
Stems: Erect, grooved, and slightly hairy, growing up to 1.5 meters tall.
Growing Environment: Prefers moist, well-drained soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Growth Habit: A biennial or perennial herb that spreads by seeds and roots, forming dense stands in open areas. In situ, wild chervil appears as tall, bushy plants with umbrella-shaped flower clusters in open fields and along roadsides.
Priority Ranking: Regional EDRR
Impacts on Environment
Impacts: Highly invasive in disturbed areas and fields, where it can spread rapidly and displace native vegetation.
