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Parsley is a biennial flowering herb in the Apiaceae family, cultivated worldwide for its leaves, stems, and seeds. It is native to the central and eastern Mediterranean region and is commonly sold in flat-leaf, or Italian, and curly-leaf forms. Its fresh flavor ranges from grassy to mildly peppery, and cooks use it as a garnish and ingredient in sauces, salads, stocks, soups, meat dishes, and herb mixtures such as tabbouleh.

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What is the botanical name of parsley?

Common parsley is Petroselinum crispum, a biennial herb in the carrot family. It originated in the central Mediterranean and is now cultivated worldwide.

What is the difference between curly parsley and flat-leaf parsley?

Curly parsley has tightly ruffled leaves and is often used as a garnish. Flat-leaf or Italian parsley has broader leaves and is more commonly used as a cooking herb.

Which dishes commonly use parsley?

Parsley appears in dishes such as tabbouleh, chimichurri, soups, sauces, and bouquet garni. Fresh parsley is usually added near the end of cooking to preserve its green flavor.

Is parsley an annual or a perennial plant?

Parsley is normally biennial, producing leaves during its first year and flowering during its second. Gardeners commonly grow it as an annual herb for the leaves.

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