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Common chervil
Common Name: Common chervil
Genus: Anthriscus
Species: cerefolium
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 50cm
Spread: 24cm
The finely cut, bright green leaves can be used as a fresh and spicy alternative to parsley for everyday dishes such as mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs. It has aniseed-flavoured leaves and umbels of white flowers in mid-summer.
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