Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by several common names, including turnip-rooted chervil, tuberous-rooted chervil, bulbous chervil, and parsnip chervil. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. It was a popular vegetable in the 19th century. Now virtually forgotten in Britain but the root chervil is still used in French cuisine, in soups or stews. This is a tall annual herb with fringelike divided leaves and large umbels of white flowers.

The plant is cultivated on a small scale in parts of Europe for the edible root. After harvest it is stored for a few months, as the aroma intensifies.

Sow the seeds directly in autumn or very early spring they need some cold to germinate but hate lying in the wet. Grows best in a sunny spot. 

 
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