Are Chervil and Parsley in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Chervil for Parsley?

They share the Apiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Chervil vs Parsley

Anthriscus cerefolium · Petroselinum crispum

Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Myrrhis
Primary use: culinary

Chervil, sometimes called French parsley or garden chervil, is a delicate annual herb related to parsley. It was formerly called myrhis due to its volatile oil with an aroma similar to the resinous substance myrrh. It is commonly used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a cons…

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Petroselinum
Primary use: culinary

Parsley, or garden parsley, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the Balkans. It has been introduced and naturalized in Europe and elsewhere in the world with suitable climates, and is widely cultivated as a herb and a vegetable.

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Myrrhis vs Petroselinum).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Chervil: D; Parsley: D.