photo: Cleveland Metroparks

Hedgeparsley (Torilis spp.)

Form:

Herbaceous annual, up to 3 feet tall, wide variety of moisture and light conditions.

Leaves:

Alternate, compound, 2 to 5 inches long, ovate, cleft or coarsely toothed.

Flowers:

Summer, small, white petals, clustered in flat-topped umbels.

Fruits & Seeds:

Fall, rosy to greenish turning brown, oblong, Velcro-like hairs.

Similar Species:

Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)

Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza claytonii)

Tier 1 - Early Detection/Rapid Response

These species are known to be highly invasive in natural areas, but are not yet widespread in Cleveland Metroparks. With Limited distrabution, immediate action will minimize management cost and long-term ecological impact of these aggressive species.

Action: A GPS point is taken and the Invasive Plant Coordinator should be notified, so the Invasive Plant Management Crew can respond accordingly.