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| − | '''Parsley''' (Petroselinum crispum), a [[biennial plants|biennial]] herb, has bright green leaves often used used as an herb and a garnish. It is the primary ingredient in "tabouleh". | + | '''Parsley''' (Petroselinum crispum), a [[biennial plants|biennial]] herb, has bright green [[leaf|leaves]] often used used as an herb and a garnish. It is the primary ingredient in "tabouleh". |
Parsley root is used as a vegetable. These roots are often used Central and Eastern European soups or stews. | Parsley root is used as a vegetable. These roots are often used Central and Eastern European soups or stews. | ||
Revision as of 22:57, July 30, 2007
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), a biennial herb, has bright green leaves often used used as an herb and a garnish. It is the primary ingredient in "tabouleh".
Parsley root is used as a vegetable. These roots are often used Central and Eastern European soups or stews.
To grow parsley one needs a deep pot in order to accommodate the long taproot. If grown indoors at least five hours of sunlight a day is required.
Old wives tales and herbalists tout parsley as an aid to abortion, but this link is tenuous.