Jump to content

Torilis

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Hedge parsley)

Torilis
Torilis japonica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Scandiceae
Subtribe: Torilidinae
Genus: Torilis
Adans.
Species

About 15, see text

Torilis is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae which are known generally as the hedge parsleys. They are native to Eurasia and North Africa but have been introduced to other continents. T. arvensis is quite widespread in North America but is facing population decline in the UK.

Selected species:

References

[edit]
[edit]
  • GRIN species list
  • "Torilis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.