Torilis

Torilis is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae 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.

Torilis
Torilis japonica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Apiales
Family:	Apiaceae
Subfamily:	Apioideae
Tribe:	Scandiceae
Subtribe:	Torilidinae
Genus:	Torilis Adans.
Species
About 15, see text

Selected species:

• Torilis arvensis - spreading hedge parsley, tall sock-destroyer, 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