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Queen Annes lace. White umbellifer flowers like lace. Anthriscus sylvestris, known as cow parsley, wild chervil, wild beaked parsley, or keck, Cow parsley grows in sunny to semi-shaded locations in meadows and at the edges of hedgerows and woodland.
It is a particularly common sight by the roadside. Cow parsley is considered to be edible, though having a somewhat unpleasant flavour, sharper than garden chervil, with a hint of carrot, to which it is related. Both the Leaves and flowers can be made into green dye.
| Sun Preference | All |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Most Soils OK |
| Suitable for | Likes both Sunny and Partially-Shaded positions. Often found in meadows or at the edges of woodland and hedgerows. |
| Attracts | Pollinators and other beneficial insects. |
| Flowering season | April – June |
| Flowering colour | White |
| Eventual height | 60cm-90cm |
| Species Type | Perennial |
