Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Fuss
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fl. Transsilv. : 254 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745326
Common Names
- Petroselinum Crispum
- Parsley
- Curly Parsley
Description
Petroselinum crispum (also called Parsley, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Petroselinum crispum is used as a culinary herb and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Petroselinum crispum sub. giganteum (Pau) Dobignard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petroselinum crispum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petroselinum crispum is a biennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and will germinate in 1-3 months.
Where to Find Petroselinum crispum
Petroselinum crispum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Petroselinum crispum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petroselinum crispum?
Petroselinum crispum
What type of plant is Petroselinum crispum?
Herbaceous biennial
Where does Petroselinum crispum grow?
Temperate regions
Species in the Petroselinum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,