Plant of the day
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)
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Petroselinum crispum.