{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Cow Parsley
| image = Anthriscus sylvestris Fluitenkruidbloemen.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| regnum = Plantae
| divisio = Magnoliophyta
| classis = Magnoliopsida
| ordo = Apiales
| familia = Apiaceae
| genus = ''Anthriscus''
| species = '''''A. sylvestris'''''
| binomial = ''Anthriscus sylvestris''
| binomial_authority = Hoffm.
}}
'''Cow Parsley''' (''Anthriscus sylvestris''; also known as Wild Chervil, Wild Beaked Parsley, and Keck) is a Herbaceous biennial or short-lived Perennial_plant in the family Apiaceae, genus ''Anthriscus''. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northwestern Africa; in the south of its range in the Mediterranean_region, it is limited to higher altitudes. It is related to other diverse members of Apiaceae such as Parsley, Carrot, hemlock and Hogweed.
Image:Koeh-162.jpg
The hollow stem grows to a height of between 60-170 cm, branching to umbrals of small white flowers. Flowering time is mid-spring to early summer.
The tripinnate leaves are 15-30 cm long and have a triangular form. The Leaflets are ovate and subdivided.
Cow Parsley grows in sunny to semi-shaded locations in Meadows and at the edges of hedgerows and woodland. It is a particularly common sight by the roadside. It is sufficiently common and fast-growing to be considered a nuisance Weed in gardens.
===Uses===
'''''Warning:''' Cow Parsley can be mistaken for the similar-looking Poison_hemlock and Fool's_parsley. Do not rely on Wikipedia alone when identifying plants for consumption.''
Cow Parsley is considered to be edible, though having a somewhat unpleasant flavour, sharper than Garden Chervil, with a hint of Carrot.
Cow Parsley is rumoured to be a natural Mosquito repellent when applied directly to the skin. There has been no conclusive evidence to confirm this.
== References ==
*Natural History Museum
*Plants For A Future
{{Commons|Anthriscus sylvestris}}
Category:Apiaceae
Category:Herbs
Category:Flora_of_Europe
Category:Flora_of_Estonia
Category:Flora_of_the_United_Kingdom
Cs:Kerblík_lesní
De:Wiesen-Kerbel
Et:Mets-harakputk
Fr:Anthrisque_sauvage
Lt:Builis_(augalas)
Nl:Fluitenkruid
Fi:Koiranputki
Sv:Hundkäx