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Anthriscus

Anthriscus

9.9
A small herb plant like parsley used in cooking
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Some wild species of Anthriscus can be mistaken for parsley due to their similar leaves.

Examples

  • The herb Anthriscus is often used in French cuisine for its delicate flavor.

  • I found some Anthriscus seeds at the garden center.

  • Gardeners recommend planting Anthriscus in partial shade to encourage healthy growth.

  • The Anthriscus plant is often used in French cuisine.

  • Gardeners recommend planting Anthriscus in partial shade to encourage healthy growth.

  • Some wild species of Anthriscus can be mistaken for parsley due to their similar leaves.

  • The herb Anthriscus is often used in French cuisine for its delicate flavor.

Compounds

Anthriscus cereifolium
  • Specialized
9.2

A small herb with fine leaves like parsley used to add a mild flavor to soups and salads

Anthriscus sylvestris
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall wild plant with umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers often by roadsides

Surface Forms

Anthriscus singular
Anthriscuses plural

Etymology

Anthriscus comes from an old Greek word, anthriskos, which meant 'chervil', a small parsley-like herb. So, the name points to its meaning today as a plant in the parsley family, like chervil or parsley.