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Cow Parsley
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Taken
at Baron's Haugh on 19th May 2015 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 150-500 mm zoom lens.
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| Taken at Baron's Haugh on 26th May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens | |
| Cow Parsley. |
| Species: Order: Family: Habit: AKA: |
Anthriscus sylvestris. Apiales. Apiaceae. Herbaceous biennial. wild chervil, wild beaked parsley, keck, Queen Anne's lace |
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Meadows and at the edges of hedgerows and woodland. 60 - 170 cms high. Cow parsley can be mistaken for several similar-looking poisonous plants, among them poison hemlock and fool's parsley. Cow parsley is considered to be edible, though having a somewhat unpleasant flavour. Cow parsley is thought to be a natural mosquito repellent when applied directly to the skin.However, it can be confused with giant hogweed, the sap of which can cause severe burns after coming in contact with the skin. So best left alone! |