Chaerophyllum hirsitum

Chaerophyllum hirsutum L.

Hairy Chervil

Chaerophyllum hirsutum, commonly known as hairy chervil, is an herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the parsley family. It grows up to 1 meter tall and resembles cow parsley with apple-scented ferny foliage and umbels of white flowers which bloom in May and June.

Details

Order:

Apiales

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Chaerophyllum

Chemistry:

The plant contains various essential oils and flavonoids, which contribute to its distinctive apple scent. These compounds are typical of the Apiaceae family.

Uses:

Flowering time:

May and June

Sowing time:

Spring or early fall

Plant height:

1 meter (3.3 feet)

Flower color:

White

Suitable habitat:

Central and Southern Europe to Ukraine, often found in meadows, forests, and along roadsides

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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