Plant Profile: Torilis arvensis

Common Hedge Parsley is a yearly weed belonging to the carrot family, characterized by its striking white umbel flowers that bloom from early to mid-summer. This species is widespread across Eurasia, often thriving in locations such as roadsides, disturbed sites, thickets, and recently cleared woodlands. It features a taproot and is known for its ability to self-seed, with its bristly seeds readily attaching to animal fur or clothing for dispersal.