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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)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Petroselinum crispum.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusPetroselinum
SpeciesP. crispum
Binomial NamePetroselinum crispum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameParsley
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusPetroselinum

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.