Parsley Family Collection

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) Picco blue flowers in garden border. England, UK

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) flowers. England, UK, May

Giant fennel (Ferula communis) flowering umbels. Cyprus. April

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) growing in coastal dunes England, UK. August

Giant cushion plant (Azorella compacta). Bolivia

Hedge parsley (Torilis japonica) close up pattern of dead seed heads. Silhouette on white background

Blue-eyed bicolour ragdoll-cross kitten, Fergus, among frosty everlasting daisies and cow parsley deadheads

Hedge Parsley seed head (Torilis japonica) silhouetted at sunset, Norfolk, UK, November

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Finland. July

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Four Hereford bullocks looking over a fence with Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Worcestershire, England, May

Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) in a misty Crendle Woods at dawn, Milborne Port, Somerset, England, UK. May 2020

Thorowax (Bupleurum rotundifolium) umbel with green bracts, backlit in studio

Masterwort (Astrantia sp) with pink bracts and tiny florets. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Controlled conditions

Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum) on a beach, Sardinia, Italy, June

Umbellifer (Scaligeria napiformis / Bunium napiforme) flowering, close-up. Cyprus. April

Hedge parsley (Torilis japonica) close up pattern of dead seed heads. Silhouette on white background

View towards The Rumps at sunset, with Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Pentire Head at sunset, Polzeath, Cornwall, UK. June 2015

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flower head against white background. Scotland, UK, August

Astrantia (Astrantia major), Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

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The parsley family, also known as Apiaceae, is a diverse group of plants that encompasses various species with unique characteristics. From the adorable harvest mouse cleaning its nose on common hogweed to the striking Mediterranean sea holly with its Picco blue flowers in a garden border, this family offers an array of captivating sights. Intriguing silhouettes are also found within this botanical clan. Teasel and hedge parsley seedheads create intricate patterns against the sky, while Allium seedhead silhouettes add an artistic touch to any landscape. The delicate Canary samphire showcases its beautiful flowers and leaves up close, providing a glimpse into nature's exquisite details at Punta del Teno. Sweet cicely graces the English countryside with its fragrant flowers in May, adding charm to meadows and gardens alike. Meanwhile, Mediterranean sea holly flourishes on montane pastureland and Pyrenean eryngo blooms proudly amidst coastal dunes in August. The enchanting hedge parsley seed head stands tall against a sunset backdrop in Norfolk during November—a testament to nature's resilience even as winter approaches. And who can resist Fergus, the blue-eyed bicolour ragdoll-cross kitten playfully exploring frosty everlasting daisies? But it's not just about aesthetics; these plants serve important ecological roles too. Female Silver-washed fritillary butterflies find nourishment from wild angelica nectar in Finland during July—an example of how these plants support pollinators and contribute to biodiversity. From their beauty to their ecological significance, the parsley family captivates us with its diversity and wonderment. Whether it be through delicate blossoms or intriguing silhouettes, these plants remind us of nature's boundless creativity and endless surprises waiting to be discovered around every corner.