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Petroselinum crispum

ParsleyHerb

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.

FamilyApiaceae
GenusPetroselinum
NativeAfrica
LifespanBiennial (commonly grown as annual)

About Petroselinum crispum

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.

Common Names

EnglishParsley
हिन्दीअजमोद
தமிழ்வோக்கோசு
বাংলাপার্সলে
ಕನ್ನಡಅಜಮೋದ

Native Range

Africa is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Africa, Asia, Europe.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Annual
  • Tagged as Biennial

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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.

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