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Smith, R.W.

Chaerophyllum procumbens

Chaerophyllum procumbens (L.) Crantz

Spreading Chervil

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHPR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: 6-18 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW				FACW	FAC		FACW	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Chaerophyllum procumbens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chaerophyllum procumbens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaerophyllum procumbens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-02-10
Research By: JAM

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