Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. 'Ravenswing'
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Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'

Family: APIACEAE
Genus: Anthriscus
Species: sylvestris (L.) Hoffm.
Cultivar: 'Ravenswing'
Common names: Cow Parsley 'Ravenswing'
Distribution summary: Africa, Eurasia
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Grassland, scrub, meadows, open woodland, roadsides
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (D)
Flowering months: April, May, June
Reason for growing: Medicinal
British Native: Yes

Additional Notes

The dried roots of the species Anthriscus sylvestris are used, mixed with other species, as a haematinic and tonic in Chinese medicine, but until recently it has been largely ignored in the west.

https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/opinion/blogs/new-uses-for-cow-parsley/11122973.blog?firstPass=false

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