Parsley

Parsley leaves are used as herbs. Especially the type with curly leaves is often used as garnish.

Within this species are several quite different varieties. There are two types of parsley grown for their leaves which are either flat or curly leaves. Another type of parsley is grown for its roots.

Names

Scientific
   Petroselinum crispum
English
   Garden parsley
   Parsley
Dutch
   Peterselie
Spanish
   Perejil
French
   Persil
German
   Petersilie
Italian
   Prezzemolo

Taxonomy

Order
   Apiales
Family
   Apiaceae
Genus
   Petroselinum
Species
   Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)

Crop categories

Cool temperate crops
Herbs
Leaf vegetables
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Spices
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Vegetables

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