Parsley
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| Parsley | |
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| Parsley leaves and flowers | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Petroselinum |
| Species: | P. crispum
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| Binomial name | |
| Petroselinum crispum | |
| Synonyms | |
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Apium crispum Mill. | |
Parsley is an herb with a peppery, herbaceous flavor. It comes in curly and flat-leaved varieties.
Some varieties have been bred for the edible root, which looks like a parsnip.
Acknowledgements
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