Superficially looking like Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow Parsley), this plant, which prefers basic or neutral soils, has lighter green leaves and longer fruits but the telling characteristic is none of the visible features. Take a portion of the leaf rub it between thumb and finger and smell the fragrance of aniseed.
Chee Dale, 12th May 2005
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Added on November 10th 2005