Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District

Japanese Hedge Parsley
Torilis japonica
Carrot family (Apiaceae)
Blooms mid-June - July

The non-native (Asian) Japanese Hedge Parsley is uncommon in our area. It is an invasive that could become a threat to our natural areas. It is very similar to the Common Hedge Parsley (Torilis arvensis) except the Japanese Hedge Parsley has about 8 linear bracts at the base of each compound flower umbel, and the bristles of its seeds have hooked tips.

Japanese Hedge Parsley at Maramech Forest Preserve July 30, 2014

Japanese Hedge Parsley leaf at Maramech Forest Preserve July 30, 2014

Japanese Hedge Parsley foliage at Maramech Forest Preserve July 30, 2014

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