Torilis

Taxobox
name = "Torilis"

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image_width = 250px
image_caption = "Torilis japonica"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Apiales
familia = Apiaceae
genus = "Torilis"
genus_authority = Adans.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = About 15, see text.

"Torilis" is a genus of plants closely related to parsley 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, 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

External links

* [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/splist.pl?12198 GRIN species list]
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