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Scandix pecten-veneris
shepherd's needle
Other common names
Adam's needlebeggar's needle
see moreclock needle
crake needle
crape needle
crow needle
devil's darning needle
ground enell
hedgehog
needle chervil
pink needle
poke needle
Puck's needle
shepherd's comb
tailor's needle
Venus' comb
Venus' needle
witch's needle
wild chervil
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Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Genus
Scandix
- Name status
Correct
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