Caucalis platycarpos
Carrot Bur Parsley, Hedgehog Parsley
Other regional names: Small Bur Parsley
- Small Bur Parsley
Also known as: Ageomoron royenii (L.) Raf. +16 more
- Ageomoron royenii (L.) Raf.
- Caucalis barcinonensis Sennen
- Caucalis daucoides subsp. echinophora Domin
- Caucalis lappula (Weber) Grande
- Caucalis linearifolia Req. ex DC.
- Caucalis longepedunculata Sennen
- Caucalis longepedunculata var. oligocarpa Sennen
- Caucalis platycarpos subsp. echinophora Domin
- Caucalis platycarpos var. platycarpos
- Caucalis queraltii Sennen
- Caucalis royenii (L.) Crantz
- Caucalis tenuifolia Salisb.
- Conium royenii L.
- Daucus caucalis E.H.L.Krause
- Daucus lappula Weber
- Daucus platycarpos (L.) Scop.
- Daucus platycarpos f. argenteus Bolzon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Caucalis platycarpos (commonly known as Carrot bur parsley or Hedgehog Parsley) is an annual belonging to the Apiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizistan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Altay, Amur, Argentina Northeast, Baltic States, Cape Provinces, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Norway, Pennsylvania, Sweden, West Siberia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms