Chaerophyllum bulbosum
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| Chaerophyllum bulbosum L. |
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Chaerophyllum prescottii |
Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by several common names, including turnip-rooted chervil, tuberous-rooted chervil, bulbous chervil, and parsnip chervil. It is native to Europe and western Asia. This is a tall annual herb with fringelike divided leaves and large umbels of white flowers. The plant is cultivated on a small scale in parts of Europe for the edible root, which looks like a dark gray carrot with yellowish-white flesh. After harvest it is stored for a few months, during which time the sugar content increases via hydrolysis of starch by amylases.[1] Storage also allows the development of the root's flavor, which is reminiscent of chestnut. The root is prepared by boiling.
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- ^ Geoffriau, E., et al. (2005). Evolution of amylase activity in tuberous-rooted chervil (Chaerophyllum bulbosum L.) roots during storage at various temperatures. Acta Horticulturae 3 682.
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