Description:
Erect biennial or short-lived perennial with hollow stems that are downy below and smooth above. The plant stands between 1 to 4 feet tall and has many leaves that are up to 30 cm and two to three pinnate. The outer most lobes of the leaves have sharp teeth and are pubescent on the underside. Leaflets are ovate and serrate. Inflorescence is a compound umbel of white florets. Fruit is linear-cylindrical, notched at base, beaked, glabrous and without ribs or oil glands.

• Mechanical: Mowing is noted as not being effective.
• Biological: No known research is being conducted.
• Herbicide: 2# 2,4-D/acre on regrowth after mowing killed growing point, but caused more "tillering" and regrowth from the crown. Hand weeding can be effective if the entire taproot is removed.Refer to the State Noxious Weed Control Board site

For More Information:
Detailed information about Wild Chervil is available at the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Web Site.