Small Bur-Parsley (Caucalis platycarpos)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Caucalis platycarpos is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves have been used as a pot-herb and have also been pickled for use in winter salads. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves have been used as a pot-herb and have also been pickled for use in winter salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Arable fields and waste places, especially on chalky soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)