Sea Chervil
''Alcyonidium diaphanum'', commonly called the sea-chervil (after the herb which it resembles), is a species of bryozoan found in the North Atlantic. It can cause a rash known as "Dogger Bank itch Dogger Bank itch is a cutaneous condition characterized by a long-lasting dermatitis caused by exposure to the sea chervil, ''Alcyonidium diaphanum'', a bryozoan. The disease, common in fishermen who work in the North Sea, has been recognized by ..." when handled for prolonged periods. External links *http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/species.asp?item=Y1370 Article with image Ctenostomatida {{bryozoan-stub ...
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Anthriscus
''Anthriscus'' (chervils) is a common plant genus of the family Apiaceae, growing in Europe and temperate parts of Asia. It comprises 15 species. The genus grows in meadows and verges on slightly wet porous soils. One species, '' Anthriscus cerefolium'' is cultivated and used in the kitchen to flavor foods. ''Anthriscus'' species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the mouse moth (recorded on cow parsley). The hollow stem is erect and branched, ending in compound umbels of small white or greenish flowers. The leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate. Species of ''Anthriscus'' * ''Anthriscus africana'' Hook. f. (Africa) * ''Anthriscus caucalis'' M. Bieb. - Bur chervil (native to Africa and Eurasia, introduced elsewhere) * '' Anthriscus cerefolium'' (L.) Hoffm. - Garden chervil, French parsley (native to Eurasia, introduced elsewhere) * '' Anthriscus fumarioides'' (Waldst. & Kit.) Spreng. (Albania, Greece, Italy, Yugoslavia) * '' Anthriscus gla ...
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