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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)

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Petroselinum crispum

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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.