Hedge Parslies

Torilis is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae which are known generally as the hedge parsleys. They are native to Eurasia and North Africa but have been introduced to other continents. T. arvensis is quite widespread in North America but is facing population decline in the UK.

Selected species:

Torilis arvensis – spreading hedge parsley, tall sock-destroyer, Canadian hedge parsley, common hedge parsley

Torilis japonica – Japanese hedge parsley

Torilis leptophylla – bristlefruit hedge parsley

Torilis nodosa – knotted hedge parsley

Torilis scabra – rough hedge parsley