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Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm.

cow parsley (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Anthriscus sylvestris is an almost ubiquitous herb of waysides, hedgerows and woodland edges in the lowlands.

Sheepscombe (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2016-03-22

 cow parsley / Anthriscus sylvestris: _Anthriscus sylvestris_ is an almost ubiquitous herb of waysides, hedgerows and woodland edges in the lowlands.

The umbels of Anthriscus sylvestris have reflexed, hairy bracteoles; the fruits are narrow and smooth with a faintly separate beak.

Hautes-Pyrénées (65), France; 2015-05-25

 cow parsley / Anthriscus sylvestris: The umbels of _Anthriscus sylvestris_ have reflexed, hairy bracteoles; the fruits are narrow and smooth with a faintly separate beak.

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